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Physiological Adaptations in Decapodan Crustaceans for Life in Fresh Water

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Advances in Comparative and Environmental Physiology

Part of the book series: Advances in Comparative and Environmental Physiology ((COMPARATIVE,volume 15))

Abstract

In recent years, there have been several excellent review articles on aspects of decapod crustacean physiology including ventilation and circulation (Taylor 1982; Cameron and Mangum 1983; McMahon and Wilkens 1983; McMahon and Burggren 1988), acid-base balance (Truchot 1983; Cameron 1986), gas transport (McMahon 1981; Mangum 1983), and osmoregulation (Mantel and Farmer 1983). These have focused predominantly on the marine decapods that constitute the majority (90%) of crustacean species. While research has steadily continued on freshwater (FW) decapods such as the crayfish, this information is typically “lost” among the wealth of information on marine species. This is regrettable because FW species exhibit some of the most sophisticated physiological mechanisms among crustaceans. To name but a few, they have well-developed branchial ion uptake mechanisms, a kidney with the unique ability to produce dilute urine, and adaptations for molting and postmolt calcification in an inhospitable environment. Furthermore, the physicochemical properties of FW dictate that environmental challenges such as hypoxia, hyperoxia, hypercapnia, and aerial exposure, as well as man-made problems such as acidification, are experienced more routinely by FW as opposed to marine species. In summary, therefore, it would appear that FW decapods deserve separate recognition.

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Wheatly, M. (1993). Physiological Adaptations in Decapodan Crustaceans for Life in Fresh Water. In: Advances in Comparative and Environmental Physiology. Advances in Comparative and Environmental Physiology, vol 15. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-77528-4_3

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