Tuna: Physiology, Ecology, and EvolutionBarbara Ann Block, Ernest Donald Stevens Annotation Tuna are biologically fascinating, with many specializations such as endothermy (warm-bloodedness), aerobic capacity, and migratory abilities. The primary focus of this book is the physiology of tuna with respect to biomechanics, thermoregulation, and morphology. An evolutionary and phylogenetic backdrop illustrates the importance of comparative perspectives. Because of the economic importance of tuna, a secondary focus of the book is tuna aquaculture and conservation. |
Contents
2 | 31 |
3 | 72 |
Richard W Brill and Peter G Bushnell | 79 |
Anatomical and Physiological Specializations | 121 |
8883 | 125 |
A History of Discovery and the Development of Ideas about Tuna Endothermy | 134 |
Recent Laboratory Studies of Tuna Endothermy | 141 |
18 | 143 |
71 | 311 |
Swimming and Muscle Function | 313 |
Altringham and Robert E Shadwick I Introduction | 314 |
External Body Form | 315 |
Swimming Kinematics and Hydrodynamics | 317 |
Muscle Structure and Physiology | 322 |
Endothermy | 326 |
Slow Muscle and Sustained Swimming Performance | 328 |
Summary Conclusions and Future Directions for Laboratory Studies | 158 |
Advances in Acoustic Archival and Satellite Tagging | 167 |
Archival Tags | 178 |
36 | 180 |
PopUp Satellite Tags | 202 |
The Future of Acoustic Archival and PopUp Tagging | 215 |
51 | 222 |
Reproductive Biology of Tunas | 225 |
Maturation | 232 |
Spawning Frequency | 245 |
Sex Ratios | 253 |
54 | 254 |
65 | 267 |
Muscle Tendon and Bone | 271 |
Mark W Westneat and Stephen A Wainwright I Introduction | 272 |
External Morphology | 274 |
Myomeres and Myosepta | 277 |
Red Muscle Morphology | 280 |
Main Horizontal Septum | 282 |
Tendon Linkages in the Horizontal Septum | 287 |
Principles of Hydrostatic Pressure | 290 |
Mechanical Design of the Caudal Fin Muscles and Tendons | 294 |
The Backbone and Vertical Septum | 302 |
70 | 304 |
Summary and Future Research | 306 |
References | 308 |
Muscle Function during Swimming | 329 |
Forces Generated by the Muscle | 334 |
Do Caudal Tendons Function as Springs? | 335 |
The Uncoupling of Slow Muscle Strain from Body Bending | 336 |
Variations within Scombrids | 338 |
Directions for Future Research | 339 |
References | 341 |
Tuna OceanographyAn Applied Science Gary D Sharp I Introduction | 345 |
Historical Tuna Fisheries and Related Oceanography | 348 |
Physics Fisheries and Dynamic Perspectives | 351 |
A Brief Review of High Seas Tuna Fisheries Development Patterns | 358 |
Habits and Habitats of Tunas | 372 |
Coordinated Empirical Studies of Tuna Behavior and Abundance within Ocean Gradients | 376 |
Tuna School and Dynamic Interactions | 380 |
The Importance of Studying Individual Fish Behavior | 381 |
81 | 388 |
Tunas in Captivity | 391 |
Aquarium Displays of Tunas and Related Species | 399 |
Future Efforts | 410 |
Synopsis of Current Management Regimes | 417 |
Major TunasStatus and Trends | 423 |
Bycatch in Tuna fisheries | 435 |
Summary Conclusion and Emerging Trends | 455 |
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OTHER VOLUMES IN THE SERIES | 467 |
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