Eggs hatching and oncomiracidia lifespan of Dawestrema cycloancistrium, a monogenean parasitic on Arapaima gigas.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2017.09.022
Abstract: Within the production chain of the Arapaima gigas (pirarucu), sanitary issues are still faced at the fingerling phase regarding infestations by the monogenean Dawestrema cycloancistrium. The present study had the objectives of describing the morphology… read more here.
Keywords: dawestrema cycloancistrium; arapaima gigas; cycloancistrium; cycloancistrium monogenean ... See more keywords
Eye metacercariae in invasive pirarucu Arapaima gigas (Pisces: Arapaimidae): A potential ecological sink interaction?
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DOI: 10.1017/s0022149x25000045
Abstract: Abstract Biological invasions are among the main threats to global biodiversity and present the potential to disrupt host-parasite dynamics. In Brazil, the scientific reports of the occurrence of the Amazonian fish ‘pirarucu’ (Arapaima gigas) in… read more here.
Keywords: ecological sink; pirarucu arapaima; arapaima gigas;
Effect of the UV-C Radiation on Shelf Life of Vacuum-Packed Refrigerated Pirarucu (Arapaima gigas) Fillets
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DOI: 10.1080/10498850.2017.1402840
Abstract: ABSTRACT The effect of Ultraviolet radiation type C (UV-C) radiation (0.100 ± 0.010 J/cm2) on shelf life of Arapaima gigas fillets stored at 4 ± 1°C for 18 days was investigated. The samples were analyzed… read more here.
Keywords: arapaima gigas; shelf life; radiation; gigas fillets ... See more keywords
Efficacy of chlorine, sodium chloride and trichlorfon baths against monogenean Dawestrema cycloancistrium parasite of pirarucu Arapaima gigas.
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DOI: 10.1111/jfd.13725
Abstract: This study investigated the efficacy of sodium chloride (SC) and trichlorfon (T) against Dawestrema cycloancistrium and its physiological effects on Arapaima gigas. The efficacy of chlorine (C) as a prophylactic disinfectant was also evaluated. In… read more here.
Keywords: cycloancistrium; sodium chloride; efficacy chlorine; chloride trichlorfon ... See more keywords
Molecular Cloning and AlphaFold Modeling of Thyrotropin (ag-TSH) From the Amazonian Fish Pirarucu (Arapaima gigas)
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DOI: 10.1177/11779322231154148
Abstract: Arapaima gigas, known as Pirarucu in Brazil, is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world. Some individuals could reach 3 m in length and weight up to 200 kg. Due to extinction risks and its… read more here.
Keywords: thyrotropin tsh; molecular cloning; arapaima gigas; biology ... See more keywords
Tanned leather of the paiche Arapaima gigas Schinz, 1822 (Arapaimidae) with extracts of vegetable origin to replace chromium salts
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261781
Abstract: With the intensification of fish farming, the amount of residues also increased. One of the by-products generated is leather. However, several factors influence its quality, among them, the types of tanning used. Paiche (Arapaima gigas)… read more here.
Keywords: paiche arapaima; vegetable tannin; microscopy; chromium salts ... See more keywords
Effects of the non-native Arapaima gigas on native fish species in Amazonian oxbow lakes (Bolivia)
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0314359
Abstract: The introduction of non-native fish species into new environments has raised global concerns due to potential ecological impacts on recipient ecosystems. A previous study focusing on the introduced fish species Arapaima gigas in Bolivian Amazon… read more here.
Keywords: arapaima gigas; non native; native fish; gigas native ... See more keywords
Fish protein hydrolysate as an ingredient in diets for Arapaima gigas juveniles
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DOI: 10.20950/1678-2305.2017.85.92
Abstract: This study evaluated the dietary inclusion of a fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) derived from from tilapia trimmings, on physiological and growth parameters of juveniles of A total of Arapaima gigas. 180 arapaima juveniles (91.4 ±… read more here.
Keywords: protein hydrolysate; arapaima gigas; fish protein;
Morphological analyses of otoliths indicate a single population of invasive Arapaima gigas in tributaries of the Upper Madeira River (Amazon Basin)
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DOI: 10.20950/1678-2305/bip.2024.50.e844
Abstract: The present study aimed to evaluate the potential of the shape of the sagitta otolith to discriminate populations of Arapaima gigas outside their natural area of occurrence in different tributaries of the Madeira River. Otolith… read more here.
Keywords: single population; madeira river; arapaima gigas;
Detection of Pseudomonas sp. in pirarucu (Arapaima gigas): a case report in the Western Amazon
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DOI: 10.21708/avb.2020.14.4.9204
Abstract: Pirarucu (Arapaima gigas) is one of the most important fish in Amazonian fish farming. However, information about its nutritional, zootechnical and microbiological aspects is still scarce. This is especially true for the juvenile phase due… read more here.
Keywords: pirarucu arapaima; arapaima gigas; case; report ... See more keywords