Nitrogen Excretion

Name: Nitrogen Excretion
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ISBN: 9780123504449

ISBN-10: 0123504449

ISBN-13: 9780123504449

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Authors: Patricia Wright, Paul Anderson, Anthony P. Farrell, William S. Hoar, David J. Randall

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This book provides a comprehensive collection of timely reviews of our current understanding of the fundamental principles of nitrogen metabolism and excretion in fish. Emphasis is placed on critical assessment of how new studies impact these topics, and the articles reflect the diversity of current research approaches.

Book details

List price: $210.00
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date: 8/27/2001
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 358
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English

Patricia Wright and photographer Larry Wright collaborated on two previous books, Bonfires and Beacons and Bright Lights, Dark Nights.



Contributors


Preface



Evolutionary Considerations of Nitrogen Metabolism and Excretion




Protein Synthesis




Amino Acid Metabolism




Ammonia Toxicity, Tolerance, and Excretion




Ontogeny of Nitrogen Metabolism and Excretion




Influence of Feeding, Exercise, and Temperature on Nitrogen Metabolism and Excretion




Urea and Glutamine Synthesis: Environmental Influences on Nitrogen Excretion




Urea Transport




Nitrogen Compounds as Osmolytes



Index


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