Population dynamics of a hololimnetic population of the freshwater prawn Macrobrachium amazonicum (Heller, 1862) (Decapoda, Palaemonidae) in southeastern Brazil
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DOI: 10.1007/s10452-021-09889-8
Abstract: We investigated the population structure, sex ratio, growth parameters, longevity and natural mortality (M) of a hololimnetic population of the Amazon River prawn Macrobrachium amazonicum that presents different morphotypes. Sampling was performed monthly from May… read more here.
Keywords: hololimnetic population; macrobrachium amazonicum; prawn macrobrachium; growth ... See more keywords
Sperm count of Macrobrachium amazonicum (Heller, 1862) populations with distinct life histories, with introduction of a simple counting method
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2017.12.046
Abstract: Abstract Sperm count is an important quality assessment tool in farming programs and stock improvement in crustaceans. However, this procedure is still little used in caridean shrimps and standardization of appropriate techniques for the group… read more here.
Keywords: count; life; sperm count; macrobrachium amazonicum ... See more keywords
The androgenic gland in male morphotypes of the Amazon River prawn Macrobrachium amazonicum (Heller, 1862).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2019.01.014
Abstract: Sexual differentiation and primary and secondary sexual characteristics in male crustaceans are modulated by hormones produced in the androgenic gland (AG). The AG is also responsible for the determination of morphotypes in caridean shrimps, such… read more here.
Keywords: androgenic gland; stage cells; stage; macrobrachium amazonicum ... See more keywords
Social interaction in males of the Amazon river prawn Macrobrachium amazonicum (Heller, 1862) (Decapoda, Palaemonidae)
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DOI: 10.1163/15685403-bja10081
Abstract: The large size variation of Macrobrachium amazonicum reflects a complex population structure that consists of four morphotypes, called TC (Translucent Claw), CC (Cinnamon Claw), GC1 (Green Claw 1), and GC2 (Green Claw 2). The effect… read more here.
Keywords: gc2; social interaction; macrobrachium amazonicum; claw ... See more keywords
An update of the amazon prawn (Macrobrachium amazonicum) distribution in the low course of the São Francisco river (northeast Brazil)
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DOI: 10.3897/neotropical.16.e58895
Abstract: The prawn Macrobrachium amazonicum has been considered a successful colonizing species of freshwater environments beyond its native range; however, information on the distribution of the species in rivers in northeastern Brazil is doubtful or incomplete.… read more here.
Keywords: macrobrachium amazonicum; river; francisco river; prawn macrobrachium ... See more keywords