Fish Physiology: Fish Biomechanics (eBook)

George V. Lauder, Robert E. Shadwick (Herausgeber)

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2006 | 1. Auflage
560 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-047776-3 (ISBN)

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The first in two decades to exclusively integrate physiological and biomechanical studies of fish locomotion, feeding and breathing, making this book both comprehensive and unique. This book reviews and integrates recent developments in research on fish biomechanics, with particular emphasis on experimental results derived from the application of innovative new technologies to this area of research, such as high-speed video, sonomicrometry and digital imaging of flow fields. The collective chapters, written by leaders in the field, provide a multidisciplinary view and synthesis of the latest information on feeding mechanics, breathing mechanics, sensory systems, stability and maueverability, skeletal systems, muscle structure and performance, and hydrodynamics of steady and burst swimming, including riverine passage of migratory species.

* Book presents concepts in biomechanics, a rapidly expanding area of research
* First volume in over twenty years on this subject
* Multi-author volume with contributions by leaders in the field
* Clear explanations of basic biomechanical principles used in fish research
* Well illustrated with summary figures and explanatory color diagrams

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The first in two decades to exclusively integrate physiological and biomechanical studies of fish locomotion, feeding and breathing, making this book both comprehensive and unique. Fish Physiology: Fish Biomechanics reviews and integrates recent developments in research on fish biomechanics, with particular emphasis on experimental results derived from the application of innovative new technologies to this area of research, such as high-speed video, sonomicrometry and digital imaging of flow fields. The collective chapters, written by leaders in the field, provide a multidisciplinary view and synthesis of the latest information on feeding mechanics, breathing mechanics, sensory systems, stability and maueverability, skeletal systems, muscle structure and performance, and hydrodynamics of steady and burst swimming, including riverine passage of migratory species. - Book presents concepts in biomechanics, a rapidly expanding area of research- First volume in over twenty years on this subject- Multi-author volume with contributions by leaders in the field- Clear explanations of basic biomechanical principles used in fish research- Well illustrated with summary figures and explanatory color diagrams

Inhalt

Cover 1
Copyright 3
Contents 6
Contributors 10
Preface 12
Chapter 1: Mechanics of Respiratory Pumps 15
I. Introduction 15
II. Aquatic Respiratory Pumps 16
III. Aerial Respiratory Pumps 28
IV. Future Directions 38
References 39
Chapter 2: Skull Biomechanics and Suction Feeding in Fishes 43
I. Introduction 43
II. Skull Morphology and Mechanisms 45
III. Biomechanical Models of Skull Function 50
IV. Suction Feeding for Prey Capture 56
V. Ecomorphology of Fish Feeding 73
VI. Phylogenetic Patterns of Feeding in Fishes 77
VII. Summary and Conclusions 82
References 82
Chapter 3: Functional Morphology of the Pharyngeal Jaw Apparatus 91
I. Introduction 91
II. The Pharyngeal Jaw Apparatus of Perciform Fishes 93
III. Innovation in the Pharyngeal Jaw Apparatus 104
IV. Summary 112
References 113
Chapter 4: The Hydrodynamics and Structural Mechanics of the Lateral Line System 117
I. Introduction 117
II. General Function, Structure, and Organization 121
III. Hair Cell Micromechanics 125
IV. Lateral Line Mechanics and Hydrodynamics 130
V. Concluding Remarks 146
References 148
Chapter 5: Skin and Bones, Sinew and Gristle: the Mechanical Behavior of Fish Skeletal Tissues 155
I. Introduction 155
II. A Primer on Mechanical Behavior 158
III. Bone 166
IV. Cartilage 169
V. Tendon 174
VI. Skin 176
VII. Whole Body Mechanics 181
VIII. Conclusions 185
References 186
Chapter 6: Functional Properties of Skeletal Muscle 193
I. Introduction 193
II. Ultrastructure 195
III. Fiber Types 196
IV. Patterns of Innervation 201
V. Mechanics of Contraction 203
VI. Scaling 222
VII. Axial Variation 225
VIII. Effects of Temperature 232
IX. Summary 242
X. Future Directions 245
References 246
Chapter 7: Structure, Kinematics, And Muscle Dynamics In Undulatory Swimming 255
I. Introduction 255
II. Myomere Structure and Force Transmission’Pathways 257
III. Steady Swimming Kinematics 266
IV. Muscle Dynamics Along the Body in Steady Swimming 272
V. Specializations in Thunniform Swimmers 282
VI. Summary and Future Directions 287
References 288
Chapter 8: Stability and Maneuverability 295
I. Introduction 295
II. General Principles 296
III. Stability 317
IV. Maneuvering 326
V. Future Directions 333
References 335
Chapter 9: Fast-start Mechanics 347
I. Introduction 347
II. Initiation of the Fast Start 349
III. Muscular Contraction Acts to Bend the Fish 352
IV. Stage 1 Body Bending Occurs with a Traveling Wave of Curvature 356
V. Muscle Power Production and Force Transmission to the Water 360
VI. Hydrodynamic Forces Accelerate the Body 364
VII. Variations in Fast-Start Performance 371
VIII. Conclusions 375
IX. Future Directions 376
References 377
Chapter 10: Mechanics of Pectoral Fin Swimming in Fishes 383
I. Introduction 383
II. Pectoral Fin Morphology 384
III. Motor Patterns of Pectoral Fin Locomotion 389
IV. Pectoral Fin Kinematics 393
V. Fluid Dynamics 406
VI. Pectoral Fin Swimming Performance 420
VII. Ecomorphology of Pectoral Fin Propulsion 426
VIII. Summary and Areas for Future Research 430
References 431
Chapter 11: Hydrodynamics of Undulatory Propulsion 439
I. Introduction 439
II. Classical Modes of Undulatory Propulsion 440
III. Theory of Undulatory Propulsion 444
IV. Experimental Hydrodynamics of Undulatory Propulsion 452
V. Integrating Theory and Experimental Data 474
VI. Prospectus 475
References 476
Chapter 12: Biomechanics and Fisheries Conservation 483
I. Introduction 483
II. Riverine Migrations 485
III. Towed Fishing Gear 506
IV. Intraspecific Diversity 508
V. Bioenergetics Modeling 512
VI. Conclusions and Recommendations 518
References 521
Index 539

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 2.2.2006
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Limnologie / Meeresbiologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Angewandte Physik
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Themenwelt: Weitere Fachgebiete ► Land- / Forstwirtschaft / Fischerei
• ISBN-10: 0-08-047776-3 / 0080477763
• ISBN-13: 978-0-08-047776-3 / 9780080477763