PURPOSE To review, contrast, and compare current known tapetal mechanisms and review the implications for the evolution of the tapetum. METHODS Ocular specimens of representative fish in key piscine families, including Acipenseridae, Cyprinidae, Chacidae; the reptilian family Crocodylidae; the mammalian family Felidae; and the Lepidopteran family Sphingidae were reviewed and compared histolog...

Purpose. To analyze the productive-biological and biochemical parameters of sturgeon larvae fry under conditions introduction synthetic (Levamisole) organic (Chitosan) immunostimulants into their diet. evaluate effect supplements on stability homeostatic processes based analysis enzyme activity. Methodology. The study was carried out juvenile hybrid besters (♀ Huso huso х ♂ Acipenser ruthenus) ...

Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus, Acipenseridae) populations are currently at severely depleted levels due to historic overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. The importance of biologically correct stock structure for effective conservation and management efforts is well known. Recent improvements in our understanding of Atlantic sturgeon migrations, movement, and the occurr...