Electric Organs in Fishes

Many fish have special organs that can generate electricity. Electrical organs in fishes are advanced and specialized structures that enable the carrier to generate, store, and release electricity. Only fish has the ability to generate this electricity in the animal kingdom. About 250 species of cartilaginous and bony fish can generate this electricity. This organ … Read more

Nervous System of Labeo rohita

The nervous system of Rohu fish (Labeo rohita) is divided into the following three parts: A. Central nervous system B. Peripheral nervous system and C. Autonomic nervous system. A. Central Nervous System The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The brain of the Rohu fish is divided into three … Read more

Leishmania donovani

Leishmania donovani is a protozoan parasite which belongs to the family Trypanosomatidae under the phylum Euglenozoa. It is an obligate parasite which requires a host for completing their life cycle. It is responsible for the disease, known as leishmaniasis.  Over 50 species belong to genus Leishmania were described worldwide; among them about 20 species are … Read more

Fish Blood: Composition, Origin and Functions

The system through which blood circulates in different organs and parts of the body is called Blood Circulatory System. The presence of well-developed circulatory system can be observed in almost all animals with few exceptions. Fish have a closed type of blood circulatory system. Food, oxygen and waste products are transported from one part of … Read more

Lymphatic System of Teleost Fishes

Teleost is a diverse group of ray-finned fishes which belongs to largest infraclass Teleostei under the class Actinopterygii. The group teleost includes 40 orders and 448 families with over 26000 species. They are the most advanced fish among the bony fishes. The world`s important sport and commercial fishes include this group. The length of the … Read more