
Select an Action

The laboratory fish
Title:
The laboratory fish
Author:
Ostrander, Gary Kent.
ISBN:
9780125296502
Publication Information:
San Diego : Academic Press, ©2000.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xvi, 678 pages) : color illustrations.
Series:
Handbook of experimental animals
Handbook of experimental animals.
Contents:
Part 1: Introduction(Diversity of fish, early observations and descriptions, fish in experimentation) -- Part 2: Housing, Maintenance, and Breeding -- Facilities and Husbandry (Large Fish Models) -- Facilities and Husbandry (Small Fish Models) -- Diet -- Common Diseases and Treatment -- Part 3: Gross Functional Anatomy -- Integumentary System -- Skeletal System -- Muscular System -- Nervous System -- Respiratory System -- Circulatory System -- Digestive System -- Urinary Tract -- Endocrine System -- Immune System -- Sensory Systems -- Reproductive Systems -- Part 4: Microscopic Functional Anatomy -- Integumentary System -- Skeletal System -- Fish as an Experimental Model for Studying Muscule Function -- Nervous System -- Respiratory System -- Circulatory System -- Digestive System -- Urinary Tract -- Endocrine System -- Immune System -- Sensory Systems -- Reproductive Systems -- Part 5: Procedures -- Stress and Anesthesia -- Collection of Body Fluids -- Routes of Administration for Chemical Agents -- Fish Necropsy -- Surgical Techniques -- Fixation of Fish Tissues -- Autoradiography of Fishes -- Part 6: Experimental Models -- Cancer -- Toxicology -- Cell and Tissue Culture -- Glossary -- Index.
Abstract:
This reference series provides researchers of all kinds with comprehensive practical information on different species of laboratory animals, for daily laboratory use. Each title in the series in devoted to a different species. and draws together all available data in one easily accessible source. Each has similar format, with sections on the strains available, their husbandry and special diets. This leads to sections on gross anatomy, endocrinology and reproduction, followed by more detailed sections on neuroanatomy, vasculature, cell biology and histology of particular organs and structures, and a section on molecular biology. High quality illustrations are included throughout, with copious color histology microphotographs. Key Features * Comprehensive reference source for anybody working with laboratory fish * 2-color, user-friendly format * Copious high quality illustrations included throughout * Color plate section * Glossary * Appendix of useful addresses.
Genre:
Added Author:
Electronic Access:
ScienceDirect http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780125296502Available:*
Shelf Number | Item Barcode | Shelf Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF407 .F5 O78 2000 EB | 1184704-1001 | Elsevier E-Book Collections | Searching... |
On Order
Select a list
Make this your default list.
The following items were successfully added.
There was an error while adding the following items. Please try again.
:
Select An Item
Data usage warning: You will receive one text message for each title you selected.
Standard text messaging rates apply.


