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Nie X, Huang C, Wei J, Wang Y, Hong K, Mu X, Liu C, Chu Z, Zhu X, Yu L. Effects of Photoperiod on Survival, Growth, Physiological, and Biochemical Indices of Redclaw Crayfish ( Cherax quadricarinatus) Juveniles. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:411. [PMID: 38338053 PMCID: PMC10854630 DOI: 10.3390/ani14030411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Through a 30-day experiment, this study investigated the effects of five photoperiods (0L:24D, 6L:18D, 12L:12D, 18L:6D, and 24L:0D) on the survival, enzyme activity, body color, and growth-related gene expression of redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) juveniles. The results showed that C. quadricarinatus juveniles under 18L:6D and 24L:0D photoperiods exhibited the highest survival rate, which was significantly higher than the survival rates of juveniles under the other three photoperiods (p < 0.05). However, the 0L:24D group had the highest final body weight and weight gain rate, significantly surpassing those of the 12L:12D, 18L:6D, and 24L:0D groups (p < 0.05). Regarding enzyme activity and hormone levels, juveniles under the 18L:6D photoperiod exhibited relatively higher activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), acid phosphatase (ACP), and lysozyme (LZM) enzymes than those under other photoperiods, but their levels of melatonin and cortisol were relatively low. In addition, the 24L:0D group showed the highest malondialdehyde (MDA) content. Analysis of gene expression levels revealed that retinoid X receptor (RXR) and α-amylase (α-AMY) genes in C. quadricarinatus juveniles exhibited significantly higher expression levels under the 18L:6D photoperiod than those under the other four photoperiods (p < 0.05). With increasing daylight exposure, the body color of C. quadricarinatus changed from pale blue to yellow-brown. In summary, C. quadricarinatus juveniles achieved high survival rates, good growth performance, strong antioxidant stress response, and immune defense capabilities under an 18 h photoperiod. Therefore, in the industrial seedling cultivation of redclaw crayfish, it is recommended to provide 18 h of daily light. Further, the study demonstrated the ability to manipulate the body color of C. quadricarinatus through controlled artificial photoperiods. These findings provide essential technical parameters needed for the industrial cultivation of C. quadricarinatus juveniles.
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- Xiangxing Nie
- School of Fishery, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316000, China; (X.N.); (C.H.); (Z.C.)
- Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fishery Resources Application and Cultivation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510380, China; (J.W.); (Y.W.); (K.H.); (X.Z.)
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- School of Fishery, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316000, China; (X.N.); (C.H.); (Z.C.)
- Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fishery Resources Application and Cultivation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510380, China; (J.W.); (Y.W.); (K.H.); (X.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fishery Resources Application and Cultivation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510380, China; (J.W.); (Y.W.); (K.H.); (X.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fishery Resources Application and Cultivation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510380, China; (J.W.); (Y.W.); (K.H.); (X.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fishery Resources Application and Cultivation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510380, China; (J.W.); (Y.W.); (K.H.); (X.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control for Aquatic Invasive Alien Species, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Modern Recreational Fisheries Engineering Technology Center, Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510380, China; (X.M.); (C.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control for Aquatic Invasive Alien Species, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Modern Recreational Fisheries Engineering Technology Center, Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510380, China; (X.M.); (C.L.)
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- School of Fishery, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316000, China; (X.N.); (C.H.); (Z.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fishery Resources Application and Cultivation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510380, China; (J.W.); (Y.W.); (K.H.); (X.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fishery Resources Application and Cultivation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510380, China; (J.W.); (Y.W.); (K.H.); (X.Z.)
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Tan ML, Xie CT, Tu X, Li YW, Chen QL, Shen YJ, Liu ZH. Short daylight photoperiod alleviated alarm substance-stimulated fear response of zebrafish. Gen Comp Endocrinol 2023; 338:114274. [PMID: 36940834 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2023.114274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
Abstract
Photoperiod has been well-documented to be involved in regulating many activities of animals. However, whether photoperiod takes part in mood control, such as fear response in fish and the underlying mode(s) of action remain unclear. In this study, adult zebrafish males and females (Danio rerio) were exposed to different photoperiods, Blank (12 h light: 12 h dark), Control (12 h light: 12 h dark), Short daylight (SD, 6 h light: 18 h dark) and Long daylight (LD, 18 h light: 6 h dark) for 28 days. After exposure, fear response of the fish was investigated using a novel tank diving test. After alarm substance administration, the onset to higher half, total duration in lower half and duration of freezing in SD-fish were significantly decreased, suggesting that short daylight photoperiod is capable of alleviating fear response in zebrafish. In contrast, comparing with the Control, LD didn't show significant effect on fear response of the fish. Further investigation revealed that SD increased the levels of melatonin (MT), serotonin (5-HT) and dopamine (DA) in the brain while decreased the plasma level of cortisol comparing to the Control. Moreover, the expressions of genes in MT, 5-HT and DA pathways and HPI axis were also altered consistently. Our data indicated that short daylight photoperiod might alleviate fear response of zebrafish probably through interfering with MT/5-HT/DA pathways and HPI axis.
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- Mei-Ling Tan
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Animal Biology, College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Animal Biology, College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Animal Biology, College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Animal Biology, College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Animal Biology, College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Animal Biology, College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Animal Biology, College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China.
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Zhang B, Yu C, Xu Y, Huang Z, Cai Y, Li Y. Hepatopancreas immune response during different photoperiods in the Chinese mitten crab, Eriocheir sinensis. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2023; 132:108482. [PMID: 36503058 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2022.108482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Photoperiod plays an important role in the growth, development, and metabolism of crustaceans. The growth and reproduction of crabs are closely related to the photoperiod. The hepatopancreas is an important source of innate immune molecules; however, hepatopancreatic patterns of gene expression depending on the photoperiod-which may underlie changes in immune mechanisms-remain unknown. To study the molecular basis of immune regulation in the Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) under different light conditions, a new generation of high-throughput Illumina sequencing technology was used, and functional genes associated with immune function in the hepatopancreas of this crab were explored via assembly of high-quality sequences, gene annotation, and classification. A total of 383,899,798 clean reads from the hepatopancreas of the normal group (12 h/12 h L:D), 387,936,676 clean reads from the continuous light group (24 h/0 h L:D), and 384,872,734 clean reads from the continuous darkness group (0 h/24 h L:D) were obtained. Compared with the normal group, 141, 152, 60, 87, 90, and 101 differentially expressed genes were identified in the groups exposed to continuous light for 2 days, continuous darkness for 2 days, continuous light for 4 days, continuous darkness for 4 days, continuous light for 6 days, and continuous darkness for 6 days, respectively. The results of this study revealed that under continuous light and dark conditions, the crabs were most affected by light on day 2, but the interference gradually decreased with time. We suggest that long-term light or dark treatment makes crabs adaptable to fluctuations in the photoperiod. The expression of genes associated with immune response patterns was found to change during different photoperiods. Prophenoloxidase (proPO) and serine proteinase (kazal-type serine proteinase inhibitor 1 and serine proteinase inhibitor-3) in the proPO-activating system were significantly upregulated in the 2-day continuous light group. Glutathione peroxidase 3 was significantly downregulated under continuous light exposure, while cyclooxygenase was upregulated in the continuous light and dark environments. These results provide insights into the molecular mechanism underlying the effects of the photoperiod on immune regulation and the physiological activity of E. sinensis.
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- Baoli Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, 110866, Shenyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, 110866, Shenyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, 110866, Shenyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, 110866, Shenyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, 110866, Shenyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, 110866, Shenyang, China.
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Hu N, Zhao X, Jin J, Zhao Y, Wei H, Li X, Li Y. Effects of photoperiod on the melatonin cycle of Dybowski’s frog (Rana dybowskii). BIOL RHYTHM RES 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/09291016.2021.1970935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Nan Hu
- Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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Hu N, Wang J, Zhao Y, Wei H, Li X, Li Y. Daily cycle of melatonin in different tissues of dybowski’s frog (Rana dybowskii). BIOL RHYTHM RES 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/09291016.2021.1926079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Nan Hu
- Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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She Q, Han Z, Liang S, Xu W, Li X, Zhao Y, Wei H, Dong J, Li Y. Impacts of circadian rhythm and melatonin on the specific activities of immune and antioxidant enzymes of the Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2019; 89:345-353. [PMID: 30974217 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2019.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Revised: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/05/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
Many physiological functions of crustaceans show a rhythmic change to adapt to daily environmental cycles. However, daily variation in the immune and antioxidant status and its possible correlation with circulatory melatonin levels during the daily cycle have not been reported in the Chinese mitten crab, Eriocheir sinensis. In this study, the specific activities of immune and antioxidant enzymes of E. sinensis during the 24 h cycle and its relationship with injected doses of melatonin were evaluated. The results showed that the immune parameters in the hemolymph, such as total hemolymph count, alkaline phosphatase, lysozyme, acid phosphatase, and phenol oxidase, exhibited bimodal patterns during the 24 h cycle, these parameters were synchronized with the activity of antioxidant enzymes such as malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase, and catalase. However, there was only one peak in the muscle (during 1200-1600 h) and gills (during 0400-0800 h). The survival rate reached approximately 80% in 5 days when melatonin concentrations were lower than 0.05 g/L, significantly decreasing as melatonin concentrations increased. Four hours after melatonin injection, MDA levels in the muscle and hemolymph were significantly lower than those in the control group. Eight hours after melatonin injection, SOD levels in the hemolymph were significantly higher than those in the control group. These findings highlight the importance of considering circadian regulation of innate immunity when comparing immune responses at fixed times.
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- Qiuxin She
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, 110866, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, 110866, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, 110866, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, 110866, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, 110866, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, 110866, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, 110866, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, 110866, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, 110866, Shenyang, China.
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Han Z, Li X, Xu W, She Q, Liang S, Li X, Li Y. Melatonin concentrations in Chinese mitten crabs (Eriocheir sinesis) are affected by artificial photoperiods. BIOL RHYTHM RES 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/09291016.2018.1533725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Zhibin Han
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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Choi JY, Choi YU, Kho J, Choi CY. Effects of various photoperiods and specific wavelengths on circadian rhythm in ornamental cleaner shrimp Lysmata amboinensis. BIOL RHYTHM RES 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/09291016.2018.1502237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Ji Yong Choi
- Division of Marine BioScience, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Marine Ecosystem and Biological Research Center, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Lotte World Aquarium, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Marine BioScience, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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