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Activity 3 - Fish Anatomy: A Comparison Between Temperate and Antarctic Fishes
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Background
the functions of gills in fishes (gas exchange and regulation of salt, ion, and pH balance)
the function of red blood cells and hemoglobin (carry oxygen)
the effect of temperature on blood viscosity
the effect of temperature on dissolved oxygen concentration
the functions of heart, spleen, liver, kidney, skin, pancreas
ecological niche
adaptations of Antarctic fish for living in polar oceans
Resources and Reference Materials
Another very interesting activity about the gills of Notothenioid fish explores the effect of X-cell disease which decreases surface area of the gills is available at the following website. Click on the web address to see this site. http://www.icair.iac.org.nz/education/resource/selfstud/fishst/fish.htm
Atwood Journal Dec 5
Book: ANTARCTIC FISH BIOLOGY Evolution in a Unique Environment by Joseph Eastman Academic Press Inc 1993. A technical but very thorough presentation of what is presently known about Antarctic fishes. Lots of data and good drawings.
Videos: "Under the Ice" by Wild South
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