
Produced and Edited at the University of Maryland
Aquatic Pathobiology Center
by
Lance T. Yonkos
Daniel
J. Fisher
Renate Reimschuessel
Andrew S. Kane
In cooperation with
University of Maryland
Wye Research and Education Center
With support from the University of Maryland
College of Agriculture and
Natural Resources
Competitive Grants Program
Photographs, micrographs and text by Lance Yonkos and
Andrew Kane
Web development by Andrew
Kane/Hungry Mind Software
Fathead minnow illustrations by Joesph Tomelleri
Website reference:
Yonkos, L.T., Fisher, D.J., Reimschuessel, R., and Kane, A.S.
2000. Atlas of fathead minnow normal histology.
An online publication of the University of Maryland Aquatic Pathobiology
Center (http://aquaticpath.umd.edu/fhm).
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction:
The Fathead Minnow
Integumentary
System
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Cardiovascular System

Heart

Vasculature
Hematopoietic

Head
Kidney

Spleen

Thymus

Blood Cells
Respiratory
System
Digestive System

Mouth,
Buccal Cavity and Pharnyx

Esophagus, Intestine
and Rectum

Liver
and Pancreas
Renal
System
Nervous System

Brain

Spinal Cord
and Peripheral Nerves
Sensory Organs

Eye

Olfactory Organs

Stato-acoustic
Organs

Taste Buds

Lateral Line
Endocrine System
Reproductive Systems

Female

Male
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