Metabolism of Arctic Organisms

Régions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

étiquettes: biology, fish, environmental adaptation, invertebrates, adaptation

chercheur principal: Ballantyne, J.S. (1)
Nᵒ de permis: 12237
Organisation: Department of Zoology, University of Guelph
Année(s) de permis: 1992
Délivré: janv. 01, 1992
Équipe de projet: Dr. M.E. Chamberlin; Jeff Stuart; Helene Glemet; Martin Gerrits

Objectif(s): To collect lipid samples from Arctic fishes; to measure enzyme levels in Arctic fishes and invertebrates; to measure mitochondrial properties of Arctic fishes and invertebrates;

Description du projet: The research will determine the kinds of fats of Arctic fish and invertebrates found in various parts of the body (blood, liver, kidney, muscle, brain) and how they change when the fish move from freshwater into seawater or when the temperature changes. The studies will determine how Arctic animals are different from similar animals found in warmer climates and how Arctic animals are adapted to Arctic conditions.