An ecophysiological framework for the morphological evolution of bluegill sunfish /

Body shape affects the capacity and efficiency of swimming in fishes, and places constraints on foraging and reproductive performance. Hence, fitness components, such as aerobic swimming capacity and efficiency, can be determined from analysis of swimming energetics using active respirometry. In par...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Papadopoulos, Anthony
Other Authors:	DeWitt, Thomas J. (Thesis advisor)
Format:	Thesis eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[College Station, Tex.] : [Texas A&M University], [2010]
Subjects:	Major wildlife and fisheries sciences. swimming efficiency adaptation morphology standard metabolic rate
Online Access:	Link to OAK Trust copy