Goldfish in a tank: the effect of substrate on foraging behaviour in aquarium fish
Animal Welfare, 2011 AbstractThe welfare of captive animals is influenced by their ability to express natural behaviours. Foraging is one behaviour that may be particularly important in this respect; many species will continue to work for food even when it is freely available.
A Smith, H Gray
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Journal of the World Aquaculture Society, 2018 AbstractCoral aquaculture is viewed as a sustainable method of providing colonies for use in the aquarium trade, pharmacological studies, and coral reef rehabilitation. The production of large, healthy specimens depends on providing conditions that mimic or surpass natural reef environments.
Richard Thomas B. Pavia +1 more
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Decay experiments and microbial community analysis of water lily leaf biofilms: Sediment effects on leaf preservation potential. [PDF]
PLoS ONEUnderstanding the intricate dynamics of sediment-mediated microbial interactions and their impact on plant tissue preservation is crucial for unraveling the complexities of leaf decay and preservation processes.
Brianne Palmer +7 more
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Multiple invasions and predation: The impact of the crayfish Cherax quadricarinatus on invasive and native snails [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionThe pace of biological invasions has increased in recent decades, leading to multiple invasions and the potential dominance of invasive species, destabilizing local ecological networks.
Thomas Baudry +4 more
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Selection of substrate type, substrate color, and vegetation by tadpoles of Dryophytes plicatus [PDF]
Herpetozoa, 2023 The characteristics of microhabitats in streams can drive the distribution of tadpoles. We experimentally examined microhabitat selection of tadpoles of Dryophytes plicatus.
Renato Sánchez-Sánchez +4 more
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Host Selection of Potomida semirugata (Unionidae: Bivalvia) in Reproduction Strategy
Aquatic Sciences and Engineering, 2021 Potomida semirugata, which belongs to the Unionidae family, require a host fish to complete their life cycle. In this study, the host fish preference of this species was investigated.
Hülya Şereflişan
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Effects of copper microparticles on the growth and survival of juvenile rainbow trout ('Oncorhynchus mykiss' wal.) [PDF]
Journal of Agricultural Sciences (Belgrade), 2021 During the farming of juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), losses can be very high. In aquaculture, various agents are used, such as copper, for the purpose of preventive action and prevention of the appearance of pathogens (ectoparasites, etc.).
Savić Nebojša M., Dekić Radoslav M.
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Cuttlefish Sepia officinalis Preferentially Respond to Bottom Rather than Side Stimuli When Not Allowed Adjacent to Tank Walls. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 Cuttlefish are cephalopods capable of rapid camouflage responses to visual stimuli. However, it is not always clear to what these animals are responding.
Darcy A A Taniguchi +4 more
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Aquaculture applications of the Family Blenniidae
EDIS, 2020 Marine ornamental fish production is still in its infancy compared with its freshwater ornamental counterpart. With ~1,800 wild caught fish species imported into the US each year, there is clear need for the expansion of marine ornamental production to ...
Jesse Von Linden +3 more
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