Thermal acclimation in rainbow smelt, Osmerus mordax, leads to faster myotomal muscle contractile properties and improved swimming performance
Summary Rainbow smelt (Osmerus mordax) display an impressive ability to acclimate to very cold water temperatures. These fish express both anti-freeze proteins and glycerol in their plasma, liver, muscle and other tissues to avoid freezing at sub-zero temperatures. Maintenance of glycerol levels req...
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| Language: | English |
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The Company of Biologists
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Biology Open |
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| Online Access: | http://bio.biologists.org/content/2/3/343 |