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- Phylogenetic Relationships of the North American Sturgeons - Provides an abstract of this study, entitled "Phylogenetic relationships of the North American sturgeons (order Acipenseriformes) based on mitochondrial DNA sequences." With links to full text.
- Oxford Journals Evidence for a Slowed Rate of Molecular Evolution in the Order Acipenseriformes. - Presents an abstract of this study. With links to related sites.
- Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni, Great Amu Darya Shovelnose Sturgeon - Provides information on distinguishing features of the group. Includes the three endangered member species.
- Listing the Beluga Sturgeon (Huso huso) as Endangered - This paper, "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Beluga Sturgeon (Huso huso) as Endangered," discusses policies for protection. Includes description of fishes.
- Commercially-Exploited Aquatic Species with an International Conservation Profile - Discusses the initiatives in conserving commercially-exploited aquatic species. With table of contents as links to sites. The full title of the paper is "World Markets and Industry of Selected Commercially-Exploited Aquatic Species with an International Conservation Profile".
- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants - Discusses the proposals allowing cooperative management activities. The full name of the article is "he Trade of Threatened Beluga Sturgeon (Huso huso).".
- CITES Novinky Inclusion of Sturgeon Acipenseriformes spp. in Appendix II - Discusses endangered species??? biological parameters, conservation and management, and information on similar species.
- Huso huso (Great Sturgeon) - Provides information on the fish geographic range, habitat, physical description, development, reproduction, behavior, and conservation status.
- Protopsephurus liui, a Well-preserved Primitive Paddlefish (Acipenseriformes: Polyodontidae) - Discusses the development of pectoral fin spine as a derived feature of the group.
- North American Sturgeons Based on Mitochondrial DNA Sequences - Presents hypothesis to the evolution of this specie in this article entitled "Phylogenetic Relationships of the North American Sturgeons (Order Acipenseriformes) Based on Mitochondrial DNA Sequences." Also offers links to related sites.
- Metazoan Parasites of Young-of-the-Year Paddlefish from Lewis and Clark Lake, Nebraska, U.S.A - Offers abstract, references, and table of related data.
- Acipenser baerii [PDF] - Discusses the declining population and distribution, threats to survival and domestic use, international trade, and captive breeding.
- New York's Sturgeon - Discusses distinguishing features life history, habitat and distribution, population and status. With links to related sites.
- Caviar of Siberian Sturgeon and Its Presence in Caviar in the Volga River - The paper entitled "May caviar of Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii) be present in sturgeon caviar supplied from the Volga River?" presents a list of references and offers links to related sites.
- Ultrastructural Study of Spermatozoa of the Paddlefish, Polyodon spathula - Discusses structure and architectural features. With links to related sites.
- Answer.com Paddlefish - Provides definition and description. With links to related sites.
- Paddlefish or Spoonbill - Contains information on distinguishing features of member species. With photos and links to related sites.
- Paddlefish and Platypus: Parallel Evolution - Article, entitled "Paddlefish and Platypus: Parallel Evolution of Passive Electroreception in a Rostral Bill Organ," presents comparative study on these particular species.
- Missouri State Aquatic Animal- Paddlefish - Provides background information of the organism and displays classroom activity.
- MavicaNET: Sturgeons (Acipenseriformes) - Presents online resources, related categories, and taxonomic information.
- Chromosomes of Acipenseriformes - Offers links to fish related sites.
- Fauna Sinica Osteichthyes: Acipenseriformes Elopiformes Clupeiformes Gonorhynchiformes - Contains information on this publication. With pricing guide and links.
- May Caviar of Siberian Sturgeon (Acipenser baerii)
Be Present in Sturgeon Caviar Supplied from the - Discusses the results of this study.
- Access Science Acipenseriformes - Contains an article describing the features of these species. Full article available at subscribing libraries.
- Knowledgerush Acipenseriformes - Provides information on classification and families. With links and references.
- Localization of the Repetitive Telomeric Sequence (TTAGGG)n in Four Sturgeon Species. - Contains a review of an article by Fontana, F. et. al. With links to related sites.
- Beluga (Huso huso) - Contains information on status, description, habitat, biology, and threats. With link to related sites.
- Sturgeon Biodiversity and Conservation. - Discusses management issues. With links.
- Yangtze Sturgeon (Acipenser dabryanus) - Contains information on status, description, habitat, biology and threats. With photos and links.
- Present Status of Commercial Stocks of Sturgeons in the Caspian Sea Basin - Offers abstract and excerpt of article, with link to free preview and PDF version.
- Can We Study Sturgeons to Extinction? - Discusses why we should be concerned on preservation, maintenance, and protection of the species.
- Genetic Variation at Microsatellite Loci in Sturgeon - Presents result of the study about similarities of the two living families of the Order. The full name of the article is "Genetic variation at microsatellite loci in sturgeon: primer sequence homology in Acipenser and Scaphirhynchus.".
- Species Acipenser stellatus - Shows fossil images and offers links to information.
- Proceedings of the Florida Sturgeon Culture Risk Assessment Workshop [PDF] - Presents documents for aquaculture management manual.
- Characterization of Sox9 in European Atlantic Sturgeon - Presents a phylogenetic analysis of Sox9 evolution revealing a basal position for sturgeon Sox9. With links to view full text. The formal name of the paper is "Characterization of Sox9 in European Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser sturio).".
- Assessment and Update Status Report on the Shortnose Sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) [PDF] - Provides an overview of the species and posts information on their condition in wildlife and fisheries.
- Pectoral Fin and Girdle Development - Presents a study of endoskeletal patterning mechanisms present in member species. With links to related sites. The full name of the article is "Pectoral fin and girdle development in the basal actinopterygians Polyodon spathula and Acipenser transmontanus.".
- Genome Duplication Events and Functional Reduction of Ploidy Levels in Sturgeon - Presents results in genome formation of the group. Full name: "Genome Duplication Events and Functional Reduction of Ploidy Levels in Sturgeon (Acipenser, Huso and Scaphirhynchus).".
- Stochastic Synchronization of Electroreceptors in the Paddlefish - Presents result of this study conducted by Alexander b. Neiman, et. al.
- Juvenile Sturgeon Exhibit Reduced Physiological Responses to Exercise - Contains a summary of results and mechanics of the study by James D. Keiffer, et. al. From the Journal of Experimental Biology.
- Myotomal Myogenesis of Axial Muscle in the Sturgeon - Features information on this article. With links to related sites. The full title of the article is "Myotomal myogenesis of axial muscle in the sturgeon Acipenser baeri (Chondrostei, Acipenseriformes).".
- Cloning From the Russian Sturgeon - Discusses nucleotide sequences of the Russian sturgeon. The full name of this study is "Cloning of FSHbeta, LHbeta, and glycoprotein alpha subunits from the Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii), beta-subunit mRNA expression, gonad development, and steroid levels in immature fish.".
- Characteristics of Arylsulfatase in Russian Sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedti) semen. - Provides information on research concerning biochemical characteristics of this substance. With links to related sites.
- Age-Related Variability of Serum Protein Antigens in Sturgeons (Acipenseridae, Acipenseriformes) - Presents a study on antigenic properties in postembryonic development of this species. With links to related sites.
- An Immunocytochemical Study. - Presents a research on this species from embryos to juvenile stage. The full title of this paper is "Early development of the pituitary gland in Acipenser naccarii (Chondrostei, Acipenseriformes): an immunocytochemical study.".
- Implications for Heart Evolution. - Presents observations on displaying myocardial character during early development of evolution. The name of this report, in its entirety, is "Differentiation of the cardiac outflow tract components in alevins of the sturgeon Acipenser naccarii (Osteichthyes, Acipenseriformes): implications for heart evolution.".
- Ultrastructure of Spermiogenesis and Spermatozoon of Leptorhynchoides plagicephalus - Presents a review of this article, entitled "Ultrastructure of spermiogenesis and spermatozoon of Leptorhynchoides plagicephalus (Acanthocephala, Palaeacanthocephala), a parasite of the sturgeon Acipenser naccarii (Osteichthyes, Acipenseriformes)," by Foata J. et.al. With links.
- Chromosomal Mapping of 18S-28S and 5S rRNA Genes - Contains a review of the study by Fontana F. et.al. With links to related sites. The title of this report is "Chromosomal mapping of 18S-28S and 5S rRNA genes by two-colour fluorescent in situ hybridization in six sturgeon species.".
- Early Development of the Olfactory Organ in Sturgeons - Features information on this article. With links and services. The full title of the paper is "Early development of the olfactory organ in sturgeons of the genus Acipenser: a comparative and electron microscopic study.".
- Evidence for a Slowed Rate of Molecular Evolution in the Order Acipenseriformes. - Presents a study supporting this hypothesis. With links to related sites.
- Sturgeon Genetics and Cytogenetics: Recent Advancements and Perspectives. - Reports current knowledge in the field of sturgeon genetics. With links to view full text.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Hormones From the Pallid Sturgeon - Features information on this article. With links to view full details. "Gastroenteropancreatic hormones (insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and multiple forms of PYY) from the pallid sturgeon, Scaphirhynchus albus (Acipenseriformes)" is the entire title.
- Phylogenetic Relationships of the North American Sturgeons - Presents information to the species evolution. With links to view full text. The entire title of this paper is "Phylogenetic relationships of the North American sturgeons (order Acipenseriformes) based on mitochondrial DNA sequences.".
- Characteristics of Sperm Acrosin-like Activity of Paddlefish (Polyodon Spathula Walbaum). - Features information on this article. With links to related sites.
- Tachykinins From the Brains of the Pallid Sturgeon - Presents study supporting the hypothesis that the Acipenseriformes (sturgeons and paddlefish) represent the sister group of the Neopterygii (gars, bowfin, and teleosts). The title of the article is "Tachykinins (substance P and neuropeptide gamma) from the brains of the pallid sturgeon, Scaphirhynchus albus and the paddlefish, Polyodon spathula (Acipenseriformes).".
- Purification and Characterization of Galanin and Scyliorhinin I - Presents the research supporting the hypothesis that Acipenseriformes and the basal Neopterygians (gars and bowfin) share a close phylogenetic relationship. With links to view full text. The full title of the report is "urification and characterization of galanin and scyliorhinin I from the hybrid sturgeon, Scaphirhynchus platorynchus x Scaphirhynchus albus (Acipenseriformes).".
- Purification and Cardiovascular Activity - Article from Pub Med by Li Z, et. al entitled "Purification and cardiovascular activity of [Met1, Met5]-bradykinin from the plasma of a sturgeon (Acipenseriformes).".
- Molecular Phylogeny of Acipenserinae. - Features the discussion on the hypothetical evolutionary history based on paleontological, geological, and molecular data. With links to full text.
- Characterization of Insulins From a Phylogenetically Ancient Fish - Features information on this publication. With links to full text. The name of the paper is "Characterization of insulins and proglucagon-derived peptides from a phylogenetically ancient fish, the paddlefish (Polyodon spathula).".
- Quantitative Evaluation of Thyroid Gland Activity in Histological Preparations from Sturgeons - Provides information on this study. With links to related sites.
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