Abstract
The development of an efficient pump system was of critical importance in the evolution of circulatory systems. They designate a limiting factor to the rate of oxygen transport as well as the exchange of metabolites between tissues. Among invertebrates, cephalopods are unique in matching the circulatory system to their outstanding physical performance; in contrast to all other molluscs, they display closed circulatory systems and hemolymph circulation is further improved by a pair of branchial hearts supporting the function of the systemic heart. Cephalopods such as the pelagic squids are outstanding high speed swimmers able to perform long migrations. In this review, we shall discuss some metabolic characteristics of the heart of these highly specialized invertebrates. Most of our discussion will focus on studies of the squid heart; however, data from other cephalopods and molluscs will be included for comparison.
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Hoeger, U., Mommsen, T.P. (1985). Role of Free Amino Acids in the Oxidative Metabolism of Cephalopod Hearts. In: Gilles, R. (eds) Circulation, Respiration, and Metabolism. Proceedings in Life Sciences. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-70610-3_29
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