Skin and stinger bacterial communities in two critically endangered rays from the South Atlantic in natural and aquarium settings
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DOI: 10.1002/mbo3.1141
Abstract: Bacterial communities of two critically endangered rays from the South Atlantic, the butterfly ray (Gymnura altavela) and the groovebelly ray (Dasyatis hypostigma), were described using 16S rRNA gene metabarcoding. The study characterized the bacterial communities… read more here.
Keywords: communities two; bacterial communities; skin stinger; critically endangered ... See more keywords
Environmental factors influencing the proliferation of microscopic epiphytic algae on giant kelp under aquarium conditions
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DOI: 10.1007/s10811-017-1148-9
Abstract: Previous study has found that microscopic epiphytic algae might be the main factor causing giant kelp mortality in an aquarium setting, but little is known about how environmental factors influence the interaction between these taxa.… read more here.
Keywords: aquarium; giant kelp; epiphytic algae; microscopic epiphytic ... See more keywords
A simple and novel deep eutectic solvent based ultrasound-assisted emulsification liquid phase microextraction method for malachite green in farmed and ornamental aquarium fish water samples
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DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2017.02.014
Abstract: Abstract In this work, the recently suggested concept of Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) as green and cheap extraction solvent was used for ultrasound-assisted emulsification liquid phase microextraction (UA-ELPME) of malachite green (MG) in farmed and… read more here.
Keywords: fish water; malachite green; water samples; deep eutectic ... See more keywords
Alien Express: The threat of aquarium e-commerce introducing invasive aquatic plants in Brazil
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pecon.2018.10.001
Abstract: Abstract Aquarium market is one of the main causes of exotic species dispersion, as it promotes the introduction of potential invaders on natural environments. In this scenario, e-commerce provides easy access of invasive plants from… read more here.
Keywords: aquatic plants; alien express; commerce; plants brazil ... See more keywords
Microbiome and Metabolome Analyses in Different Closed-Circulation Aquarium Systems and Their Network Visualization
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c03701
Abstract: Understanding the causes of microbiome formation and its relationship to environmental conditions is important to properly maintain recirculating aquaculture systems (RASs). Although RAS has been applied to numerous fish types and environmental conditions (e.g., loading… read more here.
Keywords: network; aquarium; loading intensity; environmental conditions ... See more keywords
1430. Novel Transmission of Burkholderia pseudomallei from a Freshwater Aquarium to a Human — Maryland, 2019
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.1612
Abstract: Nearly all U.S. cases of melioidosis, a potentially fatal disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, are associated with travel to endemic areas. In September 2019, a patient in Maryland with no international travel history developed melioidosis… read more here.
Keywords: freshwater; transmission; aquarium; maryland ... See more keywords
Back to the wild: movements of a juvenile tiger shark released from a public aquarium.
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DOI: 10.1111/jfb.15464
Abstract: Sharks are an important draw for aquaria, however, larger species can rarely be kept indefinitely. To date, there has been little work tracking shark movements post-release to the wild. We used high-resolution biologgers to monitor… read more here.
Keywords: aquarium; tiger shark; post release; shark ... See more keywords
Microbiome Dynamics in a Large Artificial Seawater Aquarium
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DOI: 10.1128/aem.00179-18
Abstract: ABSTRACT Artificial habitats for animals have high commercial and societal value. Microbial communities (microbiomes) in such habitats may play ecological roles similar to those in nature. However, this hypothesis remains largely untested. Georgia Aquarium's Ocean… read more here.
Keywords: seawater aquarium; microbiome; artificial seawater; aquarium ... See more keywords
Effect of the presence of an aquarium in the waiting area on the stress, anxiety and mood of adult dental patients: A controlled clinical trial
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258118
Abstract: Background Interaction with fish is known to reduce stress and anxiety in humans. Objective This trial evaluated the effect of an aquarium present in a geriatric dental clinic waiting-area (WA) on blood pressure (BP), heart-rate… read more here.
Keywords: trial; anxiety; anxiety mood; effect ... See more keywords
REPRODUCTIVE HORMONE PATTERNS IN MALE AND FEMALE COWNOSE RAYS (RHINOPTERA BONASUS) IN AN AQUARIUM SETTING AND CORRELATION TO ULTRASONOGRAPHIC STAGING
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DOI: 10.1638/2017-0247.1
Abstract: Abstract Reproductive management of cownose rays (Rhinoptera bonasus) under professional care plays an important role in conservation of the species, but hormone and ultrasonographic analyses of their 12-mo reproductive cycle have not been documented previously.… read more here.
Keywords: hormone; rays rhinoptera; aquarium; reproductive hormone ... See more keywords
Contributions of naturalistic parent-child conversations to children’s science learning during informal learning at an aquarium and at home
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.943648
Abstract: This study examined the naturalistic conversations of 62 parent-child dyads during informal learning at an aquarium and with a subsample at home. Children (Mage = 69.8 months) with their parents were observed and audio recorded… read more here.
Keywords: science; aquarium; parent child; child ... See more keywords