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    Effects of different temperatures on growth and gonad development related indexes of the ridgetail white shrimp, <em>Exopalaemon carinicauda</em>

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    To explore the optimal growth and reproduction temperature of Exopalaemon carinicauda, this study tested five temperature gradients (16℃, 20℃, 24℃, 28℃, 32℃) to determine the effects of different temperatures on the growth, digestive enzyme activity, ovarian development performance, ovarian nutrient concentration, vitellogenin, and sex hormone levels of E. carinicauda. The results showed that (1) Between 20℃ and 32℃, the survival rate gradually decreased with the increase of temperature. As the temperature increases, the final body weight and specific growth rate first increase and then decrease (P\E. carinicauda and may be recommended for a commercialized culture of this species

    Book review: Imperial Material: National Symbols in the US Colonial Empire

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    Hawaiʻi History in 2023: A Bibliography of Titles of Historical Interest

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    Book review: Ke Kumu Aupuni: The Foundation of Hawaiian Nationhood

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    The acute toxicity of cypermethrin, emamectin benzoate and imidacloprid on red swamp crayfish (<em>Procambarus clarkia</em>)

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    Pesticide contamination is commonly found as a mixture of different pesticides rather than individual compounds. However, the regulatory risk evaluation is mostly based on the effects of individual pesticides. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the individual and combined toxicities of cypermethrin (CYP) with emamectin benzoate (EMB) and imidacloprid (IMI) to crayfish using acute indices and various sub-lethal endpoints. Semi-static bioassay procedures were followed in the experiment. The 24, 48, and 72 h LC~50~ values (with 95% confidence limits) of CYP for crayfish were calculated as 0.141, 0.137, and 0.135 ug/ml, respectively, which were higher than those of IMI (75.813, 72.345, 70.568 ug/ml) and EMB (34.581, 27.930, 22.298 ug/ml). Pesticide mixtures of CYP and EMB displayed a synergistic response to crayfish; the LC50 was 0.053, 0.050, and 0.048 ug/ml, which was lower than when only CYP was present. Pesticide mixtures of CYP and EMB were found to be highly toxic to crayfish. At the physiological level, both individuals and mixtures of pesticides caused severe injury to the internal organs of crayfish. Taken together, the synergistic effects indicated that it was highly important to include joint toxicity studies when assessing the risk of pesticides

    Construction and reflections on the disease prevention and control system of aquatic organisms based on management perspective

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    Disease prevention and control are a crucial aspect of fishery management, as they ensure the sustainability of aquacultural systems. With a specific focus on Shandong Province, China, this study outlines the occurrence of diseases in aquatic organisms. It summarizes dynamics that drive disease prevention and control and supports technology, work mode, and emergency prevention and control. In addition, this study also delves into the role of epidemic prevention and control institutions, the upgrading of the social service of disease prevention systems, and insufficient technical support for new species and models. Overall, the findings outlined in this study are intended to achieve the following aims: enhance organizational management of disease prevention and control, standardize the implementation of social services, improve research into prevention and control technologies, and highlight the importance of information technology in disease prevention and control. Based on practical aquaculture production, our aim is to comprehensively analyze the situation of the construction of a disease prevention and control system, strengthen guidance on epidemic prevention technologies, establish a robust animal epidemic prevention system, and propose development strategies, serving as a reference for competent authorities to enhance the disease prevention and control of aquatic organisms

    Threatened fishes of the world: <em>Schizothorax</em> (Racoma) <em>biddulphi</em> (Günther, 1876) (Cyprinidae)

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    In order to study the individual biology of endemic fish in China, lay a foundation for the conservation of its germplasm resources, and consolidate the basic biological data of endemic fish in the world. According to the ethical code and fishing permit, 21 samples of Schizothorax (Racoma) biddulphi (Günther, 1876) were collected from the Muzati River in Tarim River system from 2021 to 2022, and their morphological characteristics, age identification and anatomical observation were analyzed by classical biological methods. S. biddulphi has a long body, a conical head, a pointed snout and a lower mouth. Requires 2 pairs. The scales are small and neatly arranged; Bare or scaly chest; The lateral line scale is slightly larger. The lateral line is complete. The correlation equation between body length and body weight is: W = 4.148 × 10-5L2.791. There were 5 kinds of age identification materials: 15+ for lapillus and asteriscus, 14+ for vertebra, 11+ for opercular bone, and 9+ for anal scale. The peritoneal wall of S. biddulphi is black; The tooth type is 2·3·5-5·3·2; The gill harrow was 11\~13 for laymen and 15\~18 for experts. Diphysocyte; Gallbladder oval; The number of vertebrae is 4+42-43+1, and the number of ribs is 23 or 24. S. biddulphi is a special species in the Tarim River system, and its evolutionary adaptation is closely related to the uplift of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

    Effects of extreme rainfall events on phytoplankton community in a subtropical eutrophic lake: a mesocosm experiment

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    The impact of global climate change has led to an increase in extreme rainfall events, causing fluctuations in terrigenic inputs that significantly affect aquatic communities. Lake Changhu, the third-largest freshwater lake in Hubei Province, plays a crucial role as a reservoir of aquatic germplasm resources in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River. In recent years, the lake has experienced a series of extreme rainfall events. In response to recent extreme rainfall events, a 42-day mesocosm experiment was conducted to understand the effect of terrigenic inputs on various aspects of phytoplankton in Lake Changhu, such as species composition, abundance, biomass, diversity, community turnover rates, resource use efficiency, and stability. The experiment involved the application of different terrigenic treatments, including a control group (CK, using lake water), low terrigenic input (LT), medium terrigenic input (MT), and high terrigenic input (HT). The results showed a noticeable shift in phytoplankton composition from a co-dominated state of Chlorophyta and Cyanobacteria in the CK treatment to a Cyanobacteria-dominated state in the other terrigenic treatments. Furthermore, the terrigenic inputs increased phytoplankton abundance, community turnover rates, diversity, and resistance. Comparatively, the diversity index of phytoplankton increased by 82.61%, 73.83%, and 70.41% in the LT, MT, and HT treatments, respectively, in contrast to the CK treatment. However, phytoplankton abundance decreased by 6.99%, 15.55%, and 14.76% in the LT, MT, and HT treatments. Additionally, the resource use efficiency decreased by 1.94%, 5.16%, and 14.19% in the LT, MT, and HT treatments, respectively, compared to the CK treatment. These findings provide valuable insights into monitoring and managing the water ecology in Lake Changhu, offering a scientific basis for implementing effective management strategies

    Isolation and identification of intestinal cellulolytic bacteria from red swamp crayfish (<em>Procambarus clarkii</em>)

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    Red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) like to eat aquatic plants. The intestinal microorganism plays an important role in cellulose degradation and utilization. Isolating bacteria which can degrade cellulose from the intestines of P. clarkii can provide a theoretical basis for the development of probiotics in forage for P. clarkii. Three selective media including carboxymethyl-cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, and cellobiose were used in plate cultures for 48h and then dyed with Congo red. It was found that 5 strains produced hydrolytic rings on 3 culture media at 48h. Based on the results of 16S rRNA molecular analysis, strains C, E, G, H, and M were identified as Citrobacter sp., Staphylococcus sp., Acinetobacter johnsonii, Shewanella sp., and Aeromonas caviae, respectively. Specifically, Staphylococcus sp. exhibited the strongest capacity for the degradation of cellulose. Shewanella sp. showed the strongest degradation capacity for cellobiose. Acinetobacter johnsonii and Shewanella sp. can degrade cellulose and are expected to be used as probiotic feed for P. clarkii. This study can provide a theoretical basis for the healthy culture of P. clarkii

    Remembering Michel Ferlus (1935-2024)

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    This is an "In Memoriam" for Michel Ferlus (1935-2024)

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