Alderman, S.L., and Gillis, T.E. (2024) Academic Press.
About: Encyclopedia of Fish Physiology, Second Edition is a comprehensive, introductory-level reference work that aims to unite readers in the wonders of this discipline. Chapters highlight where physiological systems and processes are conserved across vertebrate groups, which supports the use of fish as a vertebrate model for investigating fundamental problems in physiology and knowledge transfer to the medical field. Other chapters highlight unique specializations and adaptations that allow fish to survive in challenging environments, leading to a deeper appreciation of the natural world. Final sections demonstrate the consequences of perturbing physiological systems and how this knowledge can empower conservation strategies to protect fish.
Volume 1: The Nervous System & Sensing the Environment; Endocrine & Immune Systems; Behavioural Physiology; Gas Exchange & Ion Homeostasis
Volume 2: Heart, Vasculature, and Blood; Energy Homeostasis; Muscles and Movement
Volume 3: Responses and Adaptations to the Environment; Physiological Specializations of Different Fish Groups; Biomechanics and Bioinspired Design; Applications in Fish Physiology