Biology and Aquaculture of Tilapia

This book reviews up-to-date knowledge on the biology and aquaculture of tilapia, with special focus on the Nile tilapia ( Oreochromis niloticus ). Tilapia are a group of fish species that have become one of the most cultured worldwide, currently having a big economic impact on both developed and developing countries. The first 12 chapters of the present book cover different aspects of tilapia biology such as genetics, nutrition, osmoregulation, pathology, reproduction and development. Each chap