The osmoregulatory response and oxygen consumption rate of the strictly freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium tuxtlaense were measured under different salinity conditions. The goal of these experiments was ...

Fish physiology encompasses a diverse array of adaptive mechanisms that enable species to maintain internal homeostasis while living in dynamic aquatic environments. A central facet of this physiology ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The elasmobranchs represent a fascinating series of experiments in the evolution of maternal support for developing embryos. In oviparous ...

Figure 1: Extension of the excretory canal involves its basal, but not luminal, surface. The mechanism controlling excretory lumen extension is unknown. We chose to examine L1 larvae, when the canal ...

The ability to maintain physiologic and metabolic functions in response to changes in the salinity of the surrounding environment is critical for microorganisms. How do they do it? Osmotic shock, ...