The white-clawed crayfish, Austropotamobius pallipes, is the only native species of freshwater crayfish in Spain. This species sustained a first-magnitude inland fishery up to the end of 1970's, when the crayfish plague struck the Spanish waters.
ALONSO F. +2 more
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Investigating the genetic and epigenetic basis of big biological questions with the new crayfish model Procambarus virginalis [PDF]
In the last 15 years considerable attempts have been undertaken to develop the obligately parthenogenetic marbled crayfish Procambarus virginalis as a new model in biology.
Vogt, Günter
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Molecular Characterisation of Endangered White‐Clawed Crayfish Populations in Southern Switzerland
ABSTRACT This study investigates the phylogeography of the endangered European White‐Clawed Crayfish (WCC) Austropotamobius pallipes species complex in the main tributaries of the Po River basin in southern Switzerland and northern Italy, a diversity hotspot for this species.
Sebastian Prati +3 more
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Environmental valuation, ecosystem services and aquatic species [PDF]
The thesis consists of an introduction and four articles that can be read independently of each other. The common topic is environmental valuation and cost-benefit analysis.
Kataria, Mitesh
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This study demonstrates the detrimental effects of exogenous uric acid (UA) on the growth of black soldier fly (BSF) larvae, highlighting the role of gut microbiota in UA degradation. We isolated UA‐degrading bacterial strains associated with BSF, including Enterococcus faecalis AHAU24.
Xiaowen Ji +12 more
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LACK OF SPECIFICITY OF THE MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC METHOD FOR IDENTIFICATION OF APHANOMYCES ASTACI
A recent PCR-test developed for identification of Aphanomyces astaci, the organism responsible for crayfish plague, provided false positives for Aphanomyces frigidophilus, Aphanomyces repetans, and some Saprolegnia spp. Real-time PCR showed that with the
BALLESTEROS I. +5 more
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Invasive zoopathogenic mastigomycotina in Republika Srpska, Serbia and neighboring countries with special reference to Aphanomyces astaci [PDF]
Non-native alien zoopathogens have had a profound impact on the health of aquatic zoobiota in Republika Srpska and the Republic of Serbia as well as around the region and the world as a whole.
Vujčić Slobodanka B. +6 more
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Commentary: Trends and Tensions in Freshwater and Fisheries Management in Central Otago, New Zealand
Recent resource management planning processes and decisions in Central Otago, New Zealand, illustrate changes in policy direction for freshwater management. These processes and decisions also highlight interactions between, and values associated with, indigenous and introduced sports fish.
Harvey C. Perkins, Niall R. N. Watson
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ROUNDTABLE SESSION 4A: MANAGEMENT: REINTRODUCTIONS AND RESTOCKING.
The present paper summarizes the outcome of a roundtable discussion on reintroductions or restocking as a management strategy for native European crayfish, which took place during the European Crayfish conference in Poitiers, France in September 2001.
SCHULZ R., STUCKI T., SOUTY-GROSSET C.
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Multiple drivers of decline in the global status of freshwater crayfish (Decapoda: Astacidea) [PDF]
Rates of biodiversity loss are higher in freshwater ecosystems than in most terrestrial or marine ecosystems, making freshwater conservation a priority.
Collen, Ben +2 more
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