Due to direct contact with aquatic environment, mucosal surfaces of teleost fish are
continuously exposed to a vast number of pathogens and also inhabited by high densities of …

Given the uniquely close relationship between fish and aquatic environments, fish mucosal
tissues are constantly exposed to a wide array of pathogenic microorganisms in the …

The buccal mucosa (BM) is a critical first line of defense in terrestrial animals. To gain further
insights into the evolutionary origins and primordial roles of BM in teleosts here we show …

A microencapsulated feed additive composed by garlic, carvacrol and thymol essential oils
(EOs) was evaluated regarding its protective effect in gills parasitized by Sparicotyle …

The buccal mucosa (BM) of vertebrates is a critical mucosal barrier constantly exposed to
rich and diverse pathogens from air, water, and food. While mammals are known to contain …

The present study deals with the effect of exogenous treatment of O. niloticus females with L-
thyroxine (T4) on the development of the digestive system during larval rearing, and its …

The adaptations in anatomical and histological structures of the digestive tract of fish are
correlated with their food and feeding habits. An understanding of these habits is essential to …

Highlights•Present study contributes to the knowledge of the digestive physiology of scale-
eaters.•P. khavalchor always prefer to feed on chitin rich food.•Oral morphology adopted to …

Objectives: The skin mucus of Rita rita and Channa punctatus was investigated to explore
the possibilities of its antibacterial properties. Materials and Methods: Skin mucus was ex …

Mouthbrooding is an elaborate form of parental care displayed by many teleost species.
While the direct benefits of mouthbrooding such as protection and transportation of …