Fermentative microbial digestion in herbivorous fishes

Two herbivorous fishes of the genus Kyphosus (family Kyphosidae) possess unique digestive tracts among fishes, with well‐developed caecal pouches and a complex gut‐resident microflora. The presence of high concentrations of volatile fatty acids in the gut confirms fermentative digestion in fishes fo...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of fish biology 1987-08, Vol.31 (2), p.229-236
Hauptverfasser:	Rimmer, D. W., Wiebe, W. J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology General aspects Kyphosus Marine Vertebrates: digestive system
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Zusammenfassung:	Two herbivorous fishes of the genus Kyphosus (family Kyphosidae) possess unique digestive tracts among fishes, with well‐developed caecal pouches and a complex gut‐resident microflora. The presence of high concentrations of volatile fatty acids in the gut confirms fermentative digestion in fishes for the first time.
ISSN:	0022-1112 1095-8649
DOI:	10.1111/j.1095-8649.1987.tb05228.x