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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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Exposure of urine of domestic cats to different substrates: impact on urine specific gravity [PDF]
Journal of Feline Medicine and SurgeryObjectives Urine specific gravity (USG) is a crucial indicator of renal function and is integral in the monitoring of renal disease progression. Although USG is a readily quantifiable parameter, the process of urine collection in cats can induce stress ...
Ana Paula Prueza de Almeida Luna Alves +6 more
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Evaluating White Worm (Enchytraeus sp.) Culture Conditions and Zeolite Supplementation for Aquaculture Live Feed [PDF]
LifeThis study aimed to determine the culture conditions and some anatomic features for using white worms (Enchytraeus sp.) as live feed in aquaculture. In the first experiment (Culture 1), coconut peat was used as the culture media and it was determined ...
Meryem Öz, Mehmet Bahtiyar
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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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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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Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2022 The merging of fish farming and crop husbandry in a mutual system forms aquaponics. In this system, the nature of the planting substrate plays a significant role in the germination, establishment, and growth of the plant.
Taofik Ademola Babatunde +5 more
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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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