Feeding Adaptation of Fishes

As a result of evolution, fish has gained structural adaptation to take food in different conditions due to the diversity of fish diet. Fish take food from the natural environment. Different types of fish eat different types of food so their food list is much larger. The way and method of taking food depends on … Read more

Endocrine System of Labeo rohita

Hormones are secreted from the ductless glands, which are considered to be the regulators and stimulants of all the biological functions of the animal body. These ductless glands are called endocrine glands and the system consisting of glands is called endocrine system. Endocrine gland acts on target organ and controls their various physiological activities such … Read more

Arterial and Venous System of Teleost

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

Non-conventional Feed Resources(NCFR)

There are many types of food ingredients that do not have a scientific explanation for their use. This type of supplemental food or food ingredient is called non-conventional feed resources( NCFR). Such food items are separated from grains and agricultural by-products. NCFR or unconventional food is not commonly used commercially for cattle, poultry and fish. … Read more

Feeding of Culture Fish

Fish take food from the aquatic environment for life sustaining, body building and growth. Different species of fish feel comfortable in different aquatic environments. The foods that fish consume from different aquatic environments are varied. Fish consume a large number of living ingredients and inert substances as food. Fish eating techniques are more diverse and … Read more

Heart of Fish: Structure and Functions

The heart is a special pump device with a valve in the circulatory system. In case of fish, the heart is a folded tube that contains three or four enlarged areas. The blood brought through the veins travels from the heart to the gills through the ventral aorta and the heart always contains carbon dioxide … Read more