ISSN:
1573-5133
Keywords:
Osmoregulation
;
Kidney
;
Oreochromis mossambicus
;
Oreochromis niloticus
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Synopsis Fifteen days oldOreochromis niloticus andO. mossambicus juveniles were gradually adapted to 10, 20, 30 and 35 ppt sea water. Kidney morphology was observed after transfer to higher salinities and compared with freshwater controls. Despite differences in salinity tolerance, both species have similar transformations when transferred at high salinity, particularly reduction of the glomerular area after 2 months adaptation to sea water, and change in tubule morphology.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00002164
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