Air-breathing in the bowfin (Amia calva L.)

The control of air-breathing in the bowfin, Amia calva, was investigated using experimental and analytical approaches. The air-breathing pattern of conscious, undisturbed bowfin at 22±2 °C was characterized by the responses to changes in respiratory gases in the aquatic and aerial environments. Pneu...

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Main Author: Hedrick, Michael Scott
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/31020