Capillostrongyloides arapaimae sp. n. (Nematoda: Capillariidae), a new intestinal parasite of the arapaima Arapaima gigas from the Brazilian Amazon [PDF]
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2008 A new nematode species, Capillostrongyloides arapaimae sp. n., is described from the intestine and pyloric caeca of the arapaima, Arapaima gigas (Schinz), from the Mexiana Island, Amazon river delta, Brazil.
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, 2020 Arapaima gigas (Schinz) (Fig. 4, SA) References. fishing_vimal, 2017. Distribution. Marina Reservoir (fishing_vimal, 2017). Remarks. Sightings of Arapaima gigas (Arapaimidae) have been listed in forums (e.g., http://forum.fishingkaki.com ...
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Stocking density for arapaima larviculture
Aquaculture, 2020 Inadequate stock density in fish larviculture can cause a dominant behavior that harms feeding and results in stress, lots of heterogeneous fish and low productive rates. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of stocking densities on growth performance,
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The genome of the arapaima (Arapaima gigas) provides insights into gigantism, fast growth and chromosomal sex determination system [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2019 We have sequenced the genome of the largest freshwater fish species of the world, the arapaima. Analysis of gene family dynamics and signatures of positive selection identified genes involved in the specific adaptations and unique features of this iconic
He, Shunping +21 more
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Trophic ecology of Arapaima in Guyana: giant omnivores in Neotropical floodplains
Neotropical IchthyologyUsing stable nitrogen and carbon isotope signatures, we investigated the trophic ecology and identified potential prey fish groups supporting the giant Arapaima within floodplain lakes of the Essequibo River basin in southwestern Guyana.
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Hidrolisado proteico de peixe em dietas para juvenis de Arapaima gigas [PDF]
Boletim do Instituto de Pesca, 2017 Este estudo avaliou a inclusão na dieta de um hidrolisado de proteína de peixe (FPH) derivado de aparas de tilápia sobre parí¢metros fisiológicos, crescimento e composição proximal do músculo de juvenis de Arapaima gigas.
Melquisedeque da Silva RIBEIRO +5 more
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Conservation and Management of Arapaima spp. in the Colombian Amazon [PDF]
, 2019 In order to conserve megafaunal, charismatic freshwater fish species, an interdisciplinary, translational ecology approach is needed. This thesis explores trends in conservation of the pan-Amazonian Arapaima spp., with two major components.
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Production of arapaima protein hydrolysate using Aspergillus flavo-furcatis protease and pancreatin [PDF]
Pesquisa Agropecuária Tropical, 2015 The processing of arapaima (Arapaima gigas) generates a lot of residues that can be used for the development of new products of industrial interest.
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Population Dynamics Modeling of Arapaima gigas Modelagem da dinâmica populacional de Arapaima gigas [PDF]
Acta Amazonica, 2010 Pirarucu (Arapaima gigas) has been of the most important natural fishing resources of the Amazon region. Due to its economic importance, and the necessity to preserve the species hand, field research concerning the habits and behavior of the pirarucu has
Eliane dos Santos de Souza Coutinho +2 more
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Ostracoda impairs growth and survival of Arapaima gigas larvae
Aquaculture, 2019 The practice of indoor larviculture can be an alternative to enhance the rearing of arapaima larvae, improving their survival and the supply of arapaima juveniles for the grow-out stage.
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