Evolutionary history, biogeography, and a new species of Sphoeroides (Tetraodontiformes: Tetraodontidae): how the major biogeographic barriers of the Atlantic Ocean shaped the evolution of a pufferfish genus [PDF]
: Tetraodontidae is the most speciose family of Tetraodontiformes and is represented by fish popularly known as pufferfishes. They are characterized by modified jaws with four dental plates and the ability to inflate their bodies.
Araujo, Gabriel S +10 more
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Understanding the spawning and rearing habitats of fishes is critical to effective fisheries management and conservation. Longfin smelt Spirinchus thaleichthys is an imperiled migratory fish that is believed to spawn and rear in habitats of varying salinities; however, optimal conditions for each stage remain unknown.
Md. Moshiur Rahman +5 more
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Length–weight relations for 14 fish species of La Paz Bay, Baja California Sur, México [PDF]
The presently reported study provides length–weight relations of 14 fish species from mangrove swamps of La Paz Bay, Baja California Sur, México: Diapterus brevirostris (Sauvage, 1879); Eucinostomus currani Zahuranec, 1980 ...
V.M. Cota-Gómez +3 more
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Pathology caused by adult Pseudochondracanthus diceraus (Copepoda:Chondracanthidae), a parasite of bullseye puffer fish Sphoeroides annulatus [PDF]
El copepodo condracantido Pseudochondracanthus diceraus es un parasito frecuente en las branquias del botete diana silvestre, Sphoeroides annulatus en Sinaloa, Mexico. El presente estudio constituye la primera descripcion de algunos parametros sanguineos y la histologia branquial de S. annulatus infestados por hembras adultas de P. diceraus.
Fajer-Ávila, Emma Josefina +4 more
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Kudoa dianae sp. n. (Myxosporea: Multivalvulida), a new parasite of bullseye puffer, Sphoeroides annulatus (Tetraodontiformes: Tetraodontidae) [PDF]
A new multivalvulid myxosporean species, Kudoa dianae sp. n., is described from bullseye puffer, Sphoeroides annulatus (Jenyns) (Tetraodontiformes: Tetraodontidae). Plasmodia develop in extramuscular sites, in the wall of oesophagus and less frequently on mesenteries.
Iva, Dyková +2 more
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Abstract The growth and morphological development including fins, spine distribution and pigmentation of larval and juvenile of hatchery‐reared yellow puffer, Chonerhinos naritus were described to provide essential information on the early life history of this species.
Ahmad Nasir Ahmad Syafiq +2 more
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A preliminary phylogenetic analysis of the Capsalidae (Platyhelminthes : Monogenea : Monopisthocotylea) inferred from large subunit rDNA sequences [PDF]
Phylogenetic relationships within the Capsalidae (Monogenea) were examined using large subunit ribosomal DNA sequences from 17 capsalid species (representing 7 genera, 5 subfamilies), 2 outgroup taxa (Monocotylidae) plus Udonella caligorum (Udonellidae).
Adlard, R. +4 more
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Developmental stages and fecundity of Lepeophtheirus simplex (Copepoda: Caligidae) parasitic on bullseye puffer fish (Sphoeroides annulatus) [PDF]
Lepeophtheirus simplex Ho, Gómez et Fajer-Avila, 2001 is a parasite of Sphoeroides annulatus (Jenyns), an economically important fish species, with potential for aquaculture, in northwestern Mexico. The goal of this study was to describe the developmental stages under experimental conditions and seasonal fecundity of this parasite on wild fish.
Francisco, Neptali Morales-Serna +3 more
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Sustainable aquaculture requires environmental‐friendly treatment strategies for fish diseases
Abstract Many classical therapeutants are going to be banned in Europe, and an urgent need for alternatives is emerging. This issue can be exemplified by one major parasitic disease in aquaculture and ornamental fish breeding: velvet disease. This disease, caused by dinoflagellates of the genera Amyloodinium and Piscinoodinium, is an important ...
Thora Lieke +5 more
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Effects of shrimp-farm effluents on the food web structure in subtropical coastal lagoons [PDF]
Received 4 October 2010, Revised 24 March 2011, Accepted 29 March 2011, Available online 19 April 2011Although numerous studies have reported the negative effects of shrimp aquaculture on water quality, little is known about the ecological effects of ...
Angeler, D. G. +4 more
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