ISSN:
1573-5125
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary A cultivation technique has been developed to breed marine pelagic copepods for experimental purposes. Heterotrophic dinoflagellates occurring in the copepod cultures prevent the cultures from fouling due to sedimentation of autotrophic algae, administered daily from continuous cultures. The dinoflagellates keep themselves well in suspension, consume any excess of algae and dead organic material, and, importantly, appear to be an excellent food for the copepods (KLEIN BRETELER, 1980). At presentPseudocalanus elongatus, Acartia clausi, Centropages hamatus andTemora longicornis have been bred through 10, 11, 33, and 35 filial generations, respectively, and are still breeding continuously. Growth rate and isochronal development were dependent on both the concentration of food and the presence of dinoflagellates.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02260132
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