Chemical Zoology, Volume VIII: Deuterostomians, Cyclostomes, and Fishes is an introduction to the scientific literature of chemistry and zoology. This volume presents the state of knowledge of the two sciences to gain a valid impression of both. The research papers in this volume address the problems of different chemical and zoological approaches.
The book is arranged according to phyla in order to present chemical information of zoological significance; also, for chemists to see immediately the aspects of biochemical diversity that have greatest potential interest. The chapters are divided into two major sections, Section I (Primitive Deuterostomians) and Section II (Vertebrates). The sections are introduced by a discussion of the biology and systematic of the major phylum. The chapters under these sections tackle the different aspects of the biochemistry of the phylum.
This volume is primarily addressed to both chemists and zoologists.

List of Contributors Preface Contents of Other Volumes Section I: PRIMITIVE DEUTEROSTOMIANS Chapter 1. Introduction to the Morphology, Phylogenesis, and Systematics of Lower Deuterostomia I. Phylum Hemichordata References II. Phylum Pogonophora References III. Phylum Chaetognatha References IV. Phylum Cephalochorda References V. Phylum Tunicata References Chapter 2. Biochemistry of Primitive Deuterostomians I. Some Chemical Problems of the Pogonophora II. The Tunic of Urochordates III. The Endostyle and Pharynx of Protochordates IV. Iodine Metabolism ReferencesSection II: VERTEBRATES (CRANIATA) Chapter 3. General Characteristics and Evolution of Craniata or Vertebrates I. Neurulation II. The Problem of Deuterostomy III. Fundamental Organization of the Craniata or Vertebrate IV. General Characteristics of Vertebrates V. Evolution of Vertebrates References A. Cyclostomes Chapter 4. Osmotic and Ionic Regulation in Cyclostomes I. Introduction II. Osmotic Balance III. Ionic Composition of the Blood IV. Organs Concerned with Osmotic and Ionic Regulation V. Mechanism of Osmotic and Ionic Regulation VI. Osmotic and Ionic Regulation in Tissues VII. Comparative Considerations and Conclusions References Chapter 5. Endocrinology of the Cyclostomata I. General Introduction II. The Pituitary Gland III. The Pineal Complex IV. Chromaffin Cells V. Corticosteroid-Producing Cells-The Interrenals VI. The Thyroid Gland VII. The Endocrine Pancreas and Intestinal Endocrine Cells VIII. The Gonads IX. Conclusion References B. Fishes Chapter 6. Biochemical Embryology of Fishes I. Introduction II. Molecular Biology III. Energy Metabolism References Chapter 7. Muscle Proteins of Fishes I. Introduction II. Sarcoplasmic Proteins III. Myofibrillar Proteins References Chapter 8. Plasma Proteins in Fishes I. Introduction II. Composition of Fish Plasma Proteins III. Variations in Compositions IV. Plasma Proteins Showing Particular Characteristics of Cold Adaptation References Chapter 9. Respiratory Function of Blood in Fishes I. Introduction II. Hemoglobin and Myoglobin III. Oxygen Transport IV. Carbon Dioxide Transport References Chapter 10. Nitrogen Metabolism in Fishes I. Nutrition and Absorption II. Occurrence and Metabolism III. End Products of Nitrogen Metabolism References Chapter 11. Respiratory Metabolism and Ecology of Fishes I. Introduction II. Techniques and Methods III. Environmental History of Experimental Animals IV. Group Effects on Metabolic Rate V. Developmental Stage and Size VI. Anaerobic Respiration VII. Some General Considerations References Chapter 12. Electrolyte Metabolism of Teleosts-Including Calcified Tissues I. Calcium Metabolism II. Metabolism of Monovalent Ions References Chapter 13. Pigments of Fishes I. Introduction II. Tetrapyrroles-Bilins III. Melanins IV. Purines and Flavins V. Pterins VI. Carotenoids References Chapter 14. Endocrinology of Fishes I. The Pituitary Gland II. The Adrenal Cortex III. Corpuscles of Stannius IV. Gonadal Steroids V. The Thyroid Gland VI. The Pancreas-Insulin VII.