Feeding And Digestive Functions In Fishes

"This book contains twelve chapters contributed by international scientists actively involved in research on nutrition, feeding, and digestion in fish. The chapters cover topics as diverse as, feeding ecology of fish in their natural habitat, feeding behavior, developmental biology, anatomy and nutritional physiology of the gastro-intestinal tract of different fish species at different life stages, and the effect of nutrition on growth, and health of fish. Interesting scientific analyses and progressive experimental approaches and tools are presented. Information from studies published only in foreign languages is also reviewed." "Aquaculture specialists, fisheries biologists, feed manufacturers, and students in natural and applied science programs will find in this book relevant information suited to their diverse needs."--Jacket.