Product Description: This book presents studies on organisms, from aquatic cyanobacteria that produce akinetes to hibernating mammals, revealing both common and divergent physiological and molecular pathways for surviving in a dormant form or for tolerating harsh environments.

Product Description: This book presents a comprehensive overview on egg production in fish, from the standpoint of the oocyte. It covers oocyte development, maturation, hydration and fertilization. The book places special emphasis on using state-of-the-art tools for discerning the ultra-structure of the follicle and genomic/proteomic tools to fully understand biological basis of fish reproduction...read more