Swimbladder Function in the European Eel <i>Anguilla anguilla</i>
Eels use the swimbladder for buoyancy control. The ductus pneumaticus connecting the esophagus with the swimbladder is closed soon after initial opening of the swimbladder in the glass eel stage, so that eels are functionally physoclist. Subsequent filling of the swimbladder is achieved by activity...
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MDPI AG
2023-02-01
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| Series: | Fishes |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/8/3/125 |