Fish Reproduction
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Author(s): M. Rocha, A. Arukwe and B. Kapoor (Eds)
Publisher: Science Publishers
ISBN: 9781578093312
Format: hardback
629pp
Price: £71.70
Review Date: 01 February 2008
Review: With the decline in fish stocks, aquaculture is becoming increasingly important. There are more than 28 000 species of fish, each with their own morphology, physiology and environmental adaptation. This book brings together internationally recognized experts to share their knowledge of the biological, cytological and physiological aspects of fish reproduction. The book begins by outlining the important issues affecting normal reproductive development, focusing on: species that live in contrasting environments, such as tropical and temperate areas; distantly related species, such as teleosts and cartilaginous fish; and fish that have differing reproductive strategies. Many fish live in polluted or harsh environments, often induced by the introduction of xenobiotic substances to the waterways, and the factors that may affect reproduction-related hormonal systems are described. Finally, the topics of fish reproduction in relation to aquaculture and the cultivation of cold water species are discussed.