The fish gustatory system provides the final sensory evaluation in the feeding process.
Unlike other vertebrates, the gustatory system in fish may be divided into two distinct …

In recent years, a number of South American freshwater fish have gained increasing
attention for their potential in aquaculture, not only because of their excellent performance in …

Naturally occurring stable isotope ratios of carbon (δ13C) and nitrogen (δ15N) can be used
to differentiate pelagic and benthic prey items and to characterize the trophic position of …

Taste buds are chemosensory endorgans consisting of modified epithelial cells. Fish and
other vertebrates use their taste bud cells to sample potential food, either selecting or …

The present study investigated the embryonic and larval development of Indian catfish,
Heteropneustes fossilis from fertilization until metamorphosis. The fully matured eggs and …

Larvae of the bluefin tuna Thunnus orientalis were reared from hatching to day 30, sampled
every day, and examined under light and electron microscopy for morphological …

Farmed fish are typically reared at densities much higher than those observed in the wild,
but to what extent crowding results in abnormal behaviours that can impact welfare and …

The results of investigations of gustatory reception in fish based on behavioral test-reactions
are considered. Taste preferences are estimated in over 20 fish species (Cypriniformes …

Taste preferences in fishes are known mainly for carnivorous species, whereas herbivorous
consumers were rarely used in such studies. The main goal of the present study was to …

The theory of saltatory ontogeny predicts sudden morphological shifts during fish
development which often occur simultaneously with physiological, anatomical or …