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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Asma Khaldi, Ines Chater, Romain Elleboode, Kelig Mahe, Nadia Chakroun-Marzouk
Summary: The study on the striped seabream in the Gulf of Tunis reveals its growth parameters and exploitation rate, showing that the stock is not overexploited and indicating the length class that gives highest yield.
JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Krishna Sukumaran, Dani Thomas, M. U. Rekha, J. Raymond Jani Angel, Aritra Bera, Babita Mandal, R. Subburaj, G. Thiagarajan, M. Makesh, K. Ambasankar, K. Krishnakumar, M. Kailasam, K. K. Vijayan
Summary: Successful captive reproduction and hatchery-based seed production are crucial for sustainable aquaculture development of grey mullet in India. The study compared induced breeding and reproductive performance between grey mullet populations sourced from east and west coasts of India, revealing successful reproductive maturation in the eastern population and reproductive dysfunctions in the western population.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Nuri Basusta, Fatih Volkan Ozel
Summary: Skates and rays are susceptible to commercial fisheries due to their low fecundity, delayed maturation age, and slow growth rates. This study aimed to understand the age and growth characteristics of the long-nose skate in the Northeastern Mediterranean Sea. The results show that the Robertson (logistic) growth model adequately explains the relationship between age and total length. The study provides valuable data for comparison with previous studies and contributes to the correct management of the species.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
M. Andrew Jansen, Sridhar Niverty, Nikhilesh Chawla, Nico M. Franz
Summary: This study examines the structure and elasticity of weevil rostra, finding that modifications to the composite structure of the rostral apex affect the bending capability and fracture risk, reducing the risk of structural failure.
ACTA BIOMATERIALIA
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Aysel Hajiyeva, Chingiz Mamedov, Eldar Gasimov, Fuad Rzayev, Rovshan Khalilov, Elham Ahmadian, Aziz Eftehari, William C. Cho
Summary: The ultrastructural characteristics of the entry and bioaccumulation of Fe3O4 nanoparticles in the small intestine of Cyprinus carpio were studied. The extent of damages increased with the nanoparticle concentration, and only particles with a maximum size of 20 nm could penetrate the intestinal wall.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ahmed S. Khamis, Humood A. Naser, Ahmed Y. Ali-Mohamed
Summary: The concentrations of metal ions in the white and brown meats of the blue swimmer crab in Bahrain were determined. It was found that the crab accumulated higher levels of zinc and copper ions in the white meat, while elevated levels of cadmium were detected in the brown meat. The estimated weekly intake of these metal ions through consumption of the crab's white meat was below the maximum recommended values, indicating no potential health risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Sabrine Mekni, Oussama Hamed, Kirsteen M. Mackenzie, Kelig Mahe, Nadia Chakroun-Marzouk
Summary: Growth parameters and mortality rates of Xyrich-tys novacula were determined using a sample of 115 individuals collected between June 2015 and October 2019 in the Gulf of Tunis. The sample ranged from 9.8 to 19.2 cm total length (TL), with females having a significantly smaller mean TL than males. Length-weight relationships for males and females showed positive allometric somatic growth. Age was evaluated using otoliths, and 6 age classes were determined. Von Bertalanffy growth parameters for the whole sample were calculated, along with total mortality, natural mortality, fishing mortality, and exploitation rate.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Andre Neri Tomiate, Gabriela Klein Barbosa, Lara Caetano Rocha, Sonia Regina Yokomizo de Almeida, Moacir Franco de Oliveira, Ii-sei Watanabe, Adriano Polican Ciena
Summary: This research aimed to describe the structural and ultrastructural characteristics of the palate of red-rumped agoutis. The study found that while the structural characteristics are similar to other mammals, the morphology of the palate in agoutis differs in terms of the number and disposition of palatine ridges, as well as the shape of the conical CTCs.
MICROSCOPY AND MICROANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Mohamed M. A. Abumandour, Naglaa F. Bassuoni, Basma G. Hanafy
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive anatomical comparison of the vascular pigmented pecten oculi of Anas querquedula and Gallinula chloropus chloropus. The differences in structure and organization of the pecten oculi, particularly in terms of the number and type of pleats, were significant between the two examined bird species.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2021)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Ozgur Cengiz
Summary: This study was conducted off Saros Bay in the Northern Aegean Sea, Turkey between January 2020 and December 2020. A single specimen of Spondyliosoma cantharus was caught with a maximum length of 41.0 cm and total weight of 1050.00 g. The study measured the total length using a ruler on a measuring board and calculated the weight-length relationship for all samples.
RESEARCH IN MARINE SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qusaie Karam, Wassim Guermazi, M. N. V. Subrahmanyam, Yousef Al-Enezi, Mohammad Ali, Vincent Leignel, Neila Annabi-Trabelsi
Summary: This study examined the concentrations of heavy metals in the blue swimmer crab and its surrounding environment in the coastal areas of Kuwait. The results showed that the carapace of the crab had the highest accumulation of heavy metals, followed by the gills and digestive gland. The metal concentrations also varied in different sampling locations, with highest levels found in crabs collected from Shuwaikh Port. This study confirms the blue swimmer crab as a suitable bioindicator for evaluating heavy metal pollution in marine ecosystems.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Lei Yan, Bingzhong Yang, Peng Zhang, Jie Li, Teng Wang
Summary: This study conducted experiments to assess the selectivity of diamond mesh codends in capturing largehead hairtail in the Beibu Gulf. Different mesh sizes were used, and models were fitted to the catch data to determine the best fit curve. It was found that the present minimum mesh size did not match the landing size and suggestions for the optimal configuration and mesh size were made.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
S. Montoya-Molina, P. Jakubec, J. Qubaiova, M. Novak, H. Sulakova, J. Ruzicka
Summary: Coleoptera are considered an important tool in criminal investigations, with Thanatophilus rugosus being a significant necrophagous beetle. New thermal summation models for all developmental stages of Thanatophilus rugosus have been provided in this study, helping forensic entomologists estimate post-mortem intervals. The study involved rearing beetles at different temperatures and calculating thermal summation constants for each developmental stage.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nesrine Zitouni, Tiziana Cappello, Omayma Missawi, Iteb Boughattas, Giuseppe De Marco, Sabrina Belbekhouche, Moncef Mokni, Vanessa Alphonse, Hamadi Guerbej, Noureddine Bousserrhine, Mohamed Banni
Summary: This study investigates the presence of small environmental microplastics in the liver of Serranus scriba fish caught from coastal regions in Tunisia. The findings reveal differences in the abundance, size distribution, and presence of plastic additives across different sites. The study also highlights the impact of microplastics on the cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and neurotoxicity of the fish liver.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Edward H. Miller, Thomas S. Jung, Piia M. Kukka, John J. Reynolds, Robert A. Grove, Garry B. Stenson, Robert P. W. Rogers
Summary: Allometric analyses of sexually selected structures have revealed important patterns and adaptations in weapons, ornaments, and genitalia. In this study, we investigated the allometry of the baculum in three large mustelids, finding that baculum size is possibly adapted to the average size of the female reproductive tract. Additionally, bacular shape and size varied greatly among species, suggesting functional differences in intromission.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2023)
