Kenya-Belgium Project. Report on the Physiological Respiratory Adaptations of Oreochromis niloticus L.

The main objective of this work was to investigate physiological respiratory adaptations of Oreochromis niloticus to hypoxia under different temperature conditions. This African cichlid is widely distributed around the world where temperature is suitable for its growth and reproduction. In many countries it was introduced for vegetation control, pond culture, recreational and commercial fishing, because of its excellent aquaculture potential, fast growth, omnivorous feeding habit and tolerance to low water quality. Like many other cichlids it is also known for its tolerance to temperature variations. However, from the physiological, ecological and economical points of view, such important aspects like rate of thermal acclimation temperature acclimation, critical temperature and oxygen pressure still remain to be elucidated.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	O'Omolo, Samson, Kidi-Okoth, Brigitte
Format:	Report biblioteca
Language:	English
Published:	Antwerp State University 1986
Subjects:	Fish physiology, Adaptations, Respiratory system, Introduced species, Temperature effects,
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/1834/8425
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