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Otolith microstructure analysis provides critical biological and ecological information about the early life history of fishes. This information is particularly important to interpret and predict population dynamics for socio-economically important fisheries species; nonetheless, several key assumptions underpin the use of otolith techniques. The authors validated the use of this analysis for cabezon (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus; Ayres, 1854), a long-lived, large-bodied cottid constituent of nearshore fisheries from Baja California, Mexico, to Alaska, USA. To test three critical assumptions, the authors coupled otolith and morphometric analyses from an opportunistic rearing study of cabezon eggs and larvae with a long-term time series of juvenile cabezon field collections. The authors confirmed the daily otolith increment deposition in laboratory-reared larvae, identified the timing of first otolith increment deposition and examined the relationship between otolith growth and somatic growth in field-collected juveniles, validating the use of otolith microstructure analysis in biological and ecological interpretations of early life-history traits for this species. The findings of this study also indicated that the absorption of yolk-sac reserves, and likely the transition to exogenous feeding, plays an important role in regulating otolith increment deposition. Finally, the authors found within-brood size-at-age variation, which may be an advantage for young fish in prey-limited environments.

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The initial development of the red-bellied pacu Piaractus brachypomus is described using morphological, meristic and morphometric characteristics. A total of 127 individuals were analysed (47 in the yolk-sac, 35 in pre-flexion, five in flexion, 20 in post-flexion and 20 in juvenile) with standard length varying between 2.92 and 48.61 mm. The larvae are born poorly developed and have a discoidal yolk at ~6.33 mm standard length. During early ontogeny, the mouth passes from terminal to subterminal and the anal opening reaches the vertical line over the midline region of the body. There are changes in body shape from long and moderate to deep, head length from small to large, and eye diameter from moderate to large. Dendritic chromatophores were present in the ventral, dorsal and upper part of the swim bladder in the early larval stages. Rounded spots are evident all over the body in juveniles. The total number of myomeres ranges from 39 to 41 (20-23 pre-anal, 17-20 post-anal). Through the morphometric relationships, it was evidenced that the greatest changes during the initial ontogeny of P. brachypomus occur in the transition from the post-flexion stage to the juvenile period, indicating changes in behaviour, foraging and physiology.

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We used linear inverse ecosystem modeling techniques to assimilate data from extensive Lagrangian field experiments into a mass-balance constrained food web for the Gulf of Mexico open-ocean ecosystem. This region is highly oligotrophic, yet Atlantic bluefin tuna (ABT) travel long distances from feeding grounds in the North Atlantic to spawn there. Our results show extensive nutrient regeneration fueling primary productivity (mostly by cyanobacteria and other picophytoplankton) in the upper euphotic zone. The food web is dominated by the microbial loop (>70% of net primary productivity is respired by heterotrophic bacteria and protists that feed on them). By contrast, herbivorous food web pathways from phytoplankton to metazoan zooplankton process <10% of the net primary production in the mixed layer. Nevertheless, ABT larvae feed preferentially on podonid cladocerans and other suspension-feeding zooplankton, which in turn derive much of their nutrition from nano- and micro-phytoplankton (mixotrophic flagellates, and to a lesser extent, diatoms). This allows ABT larvae to maintain a comparatively low trophic level (~4.2 for preflexion and postflexion larvae), which increases trophic transfer from phytoplankton to larval fish.

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The highly migratory Atlantic bluefin tuna (ABFT) is currently managed as two distinct stocks, in accordance with natal homing behavior and population structuring despite the absence of barriers to gene flow. Larval fish are valuable biological material for tuna molecular ecology. However, they have hardly been used to decipher the ABFT population structure, although providing the genetic signal from successful breeders. For the first time, cooperative field collection of tuna larvae during 2014 in the main spawning area for each stock, the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) and the Mediterranean Sea (MED), enabled us to assess the ABFT genetic structure in a precise temporal and spatial frame exclusively through larvae. Partitioning of genetic diversity at nuclear microsatellite loci and in the mitochondrial control region in larvae spawned contemporarily resulted in low significant fixation indices supporting connectivity between spawners in the main reproduction area for each population. No structuring was detected within the GOM after segregating nuclear diversity in larvae spawned in two hydrographically distinct regions, the eastern GOM (eGOM) and the western GOM (wGOM), with the larvae from eGOM being more similar to those collected in the MED than the larvae from wGOM. We performed clustering of genetically characterized ABFT larvae through Bayesian analysis and by Discriminant Analysis of Principal Components (DAPC) supporting the existence of favorable areas for mixing of ABFT spawners from Western and Eastern stocks, leading to gene flow and apparent connectivity between weakly structured populations. Our findings suggest that the eastern GOM is more prone for the mixing of breeders from the two ABFT populations. Conservation of this valuable resource exploited for centuries calls for intensification of tuna ichthyoplankton research and standardization of genetic tools for monitoring population dynamics.

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The influence of salinity and temperature on larval fish assemblages, as well as, temporal and vertical patterns on larval fish assemblages off the inlet of the Presidio River, southeast coast of the Gulf of California were evaluated. Samplings for ichthyoplankton and environmental parameter measurements were carried out at three depths, in five sampling sites, during September and December 1994, and April and June 1995. Anchovies and herrings (Clupeiformes) were the most abundant larval fish accounting for 77% of the total abundance. A significant relationship between salinity and the abundance of larval herrings (Opisthonema medirastre and O. dovii) and between the water temperature and the abundance of the weakfish (Cynoscion reticulatus) was found. Anchovies (Anchoa lucida, A. walkeri, and A. nasus) were present in all sampled months, while O. medirastre and O. dovii occurred in December and June, and C. reticulatus in September. Larvae of pelagic fish were more abundant near the surface, while larvae of demersal fish were more abundant near the bottom. The present study, by emphasising the importance of considering temporal and vertical changes in larval fish assemblages in coastal environments with ecological and economic importance, will be useful for designing more efficient sampling programs.(AU)

Se evaluó la influencia de la salinidad y la temperatura, así como patrones temporales y verticales en la comunidad de larvas de peces enfrente del río Presidio, costa sudeste del Golfo de California. Los muestreos de ictioplancton y las mediciones de los parámetros ambientales fueron realizados a tres profundidades, en cinco sitios de muestreo, durante septiembre y diciembre de 1994, y abril y junio de 1995. Las anchoas y sardinas (Clupeiformes) fueron las larvas de peces más abundantes representando el 77% de la abundancia total. Se encontró una relación significativa entre la salinidad y la abundancia de larvas de sardinas (Opisthonema medirastre and O. dovii), y entre la temperatura del agua y la abundancia de la corvina rayada (Cynoscion reticulatus). Las anchoas (Anchoa lucida, A. walkeri y A. nasus) estuvieron presentes en todos los meses muestreados, mientras que O. medirastre y O. dovii ocurrieron en diciembre y junio, y C. reticulatus en septiembre. Las larvas de peces pelágicos fueron más abundantes cerca de la superficie, mientras que las larvas de peces demersales fueron más abundantes cerca del fondo. El presente estudio, al enfatizar la importancia de considerar los cambios temporales y verticales en el ensamblaje de larvas de peces en ambientes costeros con importancia ecológica y económica, será útil para diseñar programas de muestreo más eficientes.(AU)

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The influence of salinity and temperature on larval fish assemblages, as well as, temporal and vertical patterns on larval fish assemblages off the inlet of the Presidio River, southeast coast of the Gulf of California were evaluated. Samplings for ichthyoplankton and environmental parameter measurements were carried out at three depths, in five sampling sites, during September and December 1994, and April and June 1995. Anchovies and herrings (Clupeiformes) were the most abundant larval fish accounting for 77% of the total abundance. A significant relationship between salinity and the abundance of larval herrings (Opisthonema medirastre and O. dovii) and between the water temperature and the abundance of the weakfish (Cynoscion reticulatus) was found. Anchovies (Anchoa lucida, A. walkeri, and A. nasus) were present in all sampled months, while O. medirastre and O. dovii occurred in December and June, and C. reticulatus in September. Larvae of pelagic fish were more abundant near the surface, while larvae of demersal fish were more abundant near the bottom. The present study, by emphasising the importance of considering temporal and vertical changes in larval fish assemblages in coastal environments with ecological and economic importance, will be useful for designing more efficient sampling programs.(AU)

Se evaluó la influencia de la salinidad y la temperatura, así como patrones temporales y verticales en la comunidad de larvas de peces enfrente del río Presidio, costa sudeste del Golfo de California. Los muestreos de ictioplancton y las mediciones de los parámetros ambientales fueron realizados a tres profundidades, en cinco sitios de muestreo, durante septiembre y diciembre de 1994, y abril y junio de 1995. Las anchoas y sardinas (Clupeiformes) fueron las larvas de peces más abundantes representando el 77% de la abundancia total. Se encontró una relación significativa entre la salinidad y la abundancia de larvas de sardinas (Opisthonema medirastre and O. dovii), y entre la temperatura del agua y la abundancia de la corvina rayada (Cynoscion reticulatus). Las anchoas (Anchoa lucida, A. walkeri y A. nasus) estuvieron presentes en todos los meses muestreados, mientras que O. medirastre y O. dovii ocurrieron en diciembre y junio, y C. reticulatus en septiembre. Las larvas de peces pelágicos fueron más abundantes cerca de la superficie, mientras que las larvas de peces demersales fueron más abundantes cerca del fondo. El presente estudio, al enfatizar la importancia de considerar los cambios temporales y verticales en el ensamblaje de larvas de peces en ambientes costeros con importancia ecológica y económica, será útil para diseñar programas de muestreo más eficientes.(AU)

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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the co-feeding period (C) on the survival and growth of larvae of nishikigoi Cyprinus carpio, during the weaning period from live to inert food. A total of 1680 larvae with initial weight of 1.33 ± 0.12mg and initial length of 6.0 ± 0.33mm were used. The inert diet used was a commercial ration with 55% crude protein and the live food was the newly hatched nauplii of Artemia franciscana. The experiment was conducted following a completely randomized design with six treatments and four replications. Treatments constituted of: a) LF = supply of live food throughout the experimental period; b) C4 = 6 days of live food + 4 days of co-feeding (inert diet and live food) + 16 days of inert diet; c) C8 = 6 days of live food + 8 days of co-feeding + 12 days of inert diet; d) C12 = 6 days of live food + 12 days of co-feeding + 8 days of inert diet; e) IF = supply with inert diet throughout the experimental period; and f) F = fasting. Our results showed that the co-feeding period influences the survival and growth of the larvae. Survival in the treatment with the longest co-feeding period showed an improvement of over 70% when compared to the shortest period. Further, we noted a doubling of the juvenile weight after 26 days of age. There was a quadratic effect for all parameters, with maximum points ranging between 19.4 and 22.6 days of supply of live food. We concluded that the supply of commercial feed as exclusive food is unworkable in nishikigoi larviculture.(AU)

Com o objetivo de avaliar os efeitos do período de co-alimentação (C) na sobrevivência e crescimento de larvas de nishikigoi Cyprinus carpio, durante o período de transição de alimentos vivos (AV) para dieta inerte (DI), foram utilizados um total de 1680 larvas com peso inicial de 1,33 ± 0,12mg e comprimento inicial de 6,0 ± 0,33mm. Para a dieta inerte foi utilizada uma ração comercial com 55% de proteína bruta e como alimento vivo, nauplios recém eclodidos de Artemia franciscana. O experimento foi conduzido em delineamento inteiramente casualizado com seis tratamentos e quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos por: LF = suprimento de alimento vivo ao longo de todo período experimental; C4 = 6 dias de alimento vivo + 4 dias de co-alimentação (dieta inerte e alimento vivo) + 16 dias de dieta inerte; C8 = 6 dias de alimento vivo + 8 dias de co-alimentação + 12 dias de dieta inerte; C12 = 6 dias de alimento vivo + 12 dias de co-alimentação + 8 dias de dieta inerte; ID = dieta inerte durante todo o período experimental, J = jejum. O período de co-alimentação influencia a sobrevivência e o crescimento das larvas melhorando mais de 70% a sobrevida entre os períodos de co-alimentação mais longos e curtos testados. Além disso, foi verificado um aumento de duas vezes o peso juvenil após 26 dias de idade. Houve um efeito quadrático para todos os parâmetros, com pontos máximos variando entre 19,4 e 22,6 dias de suprimento de alimentos vivos. Também é possível concluir que o fornecimento de alimentação comercial, como alimento exclusivo, é inviável na larvicultura de nishikigoi.(AU)

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ABSTRACT: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the co-feeding period (C) on the survival and growth of larvae of nishikigoi Cyprinus carpio, during the weaning period from live to inert food. A total of 1680 larvae with initial weight of 1.33 ± 0.12mg and initial length of 6.0 ± 0.33mm were used. The inert diet used was a commercial ration with 55% crude protein and the live food was the newly hatched nauplii of Artemia franciscana. The experiment was conducted following a completely randomized design with six treatments and four replications. Treatments constituted of: a) LF = supply of live food throughout the experimental period; b) C4 = 6 days of live food + 4 days of co-feeding (inert diet and live food) + 16 days of inert diet; c) C8 = 6 days of live food + 8 days of co-feeding + 12 days of inert diet; d) C12 = 6 days of live food + 12 days of co-feeding + 8 days of inert diet; e) IF = supply with inert diet throughout the experimental period; and f) F = fasting. Our results showed that the co-feeding period influences the survival and growth of the larvae. Survival in the treatment with the longest co-feeding period showed an improvement of over 70% when compared to the shortest period. Further, we noted a doubling of the juvenile weight after 26 days of age. There was a quadratic effect for all parameters, with maximum points ranging between 19.4 and 22.6 days of supply of live food. We concluded that the supply of commercial feed as exclusive food is unworkable in nishikigoi larviculture.

RESUMO: Com o objetivo de avaliar os efeitos do período de co-alimentação (C) na sobrevivência e crescimento de larvas de nishikigoi Cyprinus carpio, durante o período de transição de alimentos vivos (AV) para dieta inerte (DI), foram utilizados um total de 1680 larvas com peso inicial de 1,33 ± 0,12mg e comprimento inicial de 6,0 ± 0,33mm. Para a dieta inerte foi utilizada uma ração comercial com 55% de proteína bruta e como alimento vivo, nauplios recém eclodidos de Artemia franciscana. O experimento foi conduzido em delineamento inteiramente casualizado com seis tratamentos e quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos por: LF = suprimento de alimento vivo ao longo de todo período experimental; C4 = 6 dias de alimento vivo + 4 dias de co-alimentação (dieta inerte e alimento vivo) + 16 dias de dieta inerte; C8 = 6 dias de alimento vivo + 8 dias de co-alimentação + 12 dias de dieta inerte; C12 = 6 dias de alimento vivo + 12 dias de co-alimentação + 8 dias de dieta inerte; ID = dieta inerte durante todo o período experimental, J = jejum. O período de co-alimentação influencia a sobrevivência e o crescimento das larvas melhorando mais de 70% a sobrevida entre os períodos de co-alimentação mais longos e curtos testados. Além disso, foi verificado um aumento de duas vezes o peso juvenil após 26 dias de idade. Houve um efeito quadrático para todos os parâmetros, com pontos máximos variando entre 19,4 e 22,6 dias de suprimento de alimentos vivos. Também é possível concluir que o fornecimento de alimentação comercial, como alimento exclusivo, é inviável na larvicultura de nishikigoi.

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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the co-feeding period (C) on the survival and growth of larvae of nishikigoi Cyprinus carpio, during the weaning period from live to inert food. A total of 1680 larvae with initial weight of 1.33 ± 0.12mg and initial length of 6.0 ± 0.33mm were used. The inert diet used was a commercial ration with 55% crude protein and the live food was the newly hatched nauplii of Artemia franciscana. The experiment was conducted following a completely randomized design with six treatments and four replications. Treatments constituted of: a) LF = supply of live food throughout the experimental period; b) C4 = 6 days of live food + 4 days of co-feeding (inert diet and live food) + 16 days of inert diet; c) C8 = 6 days of live food + 8 days of co-feeding + 12 days of inert diet; d) C12 = 6 days of live food + 12 days of co-feeding + 8 days of inert diet; e) IF = supply with inert diet throughout the experimental period; and f) F = fasting. Our results showed that the co-feeding period influences the survival and growth of the larvae. Survival in the treatment with the longest co-feeding period showed an improvement of over 70% when compared to the shortest period. Further, we noted a doubling of the juvenile weight after 26 days of age. There was a quadratic effect for all parameters, with maximum points ranging between 19.4 and 22.6 days of supply of live food. We concluded that the supply of commercial feed as exclusive food is unworkable in nishikigoi larviculture.

Com o objetivo de avaliar os efeitos do período de co-alimentação (C) na sobrevivência e crescimento de larvas de nishikigoi Cyprinus carpio, durante o período de transição de alimentos vivos (AV) para dieta inerte (DI), foram utilizados um total de 1680 larvas com peso inicial de 1,33 ± 0,12mg e comprimento inicial de 6,0 ± 0,33mm. Para a dieta inerte foi utilizada uma ração comercial com 55% de proteína bruta e como alimento vivo, nauplios recém eclodidos de Artemia franciscana. O experimento foi conduzido em delineamento inteiramente casualizado com seis tratamentos e quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos por: LF = suprimento de alimento vivo ao longo de todo período experimental; C4 = 6 dias de alimento vivo + 4 dias de co-alimentação (dieta inerte e alimento vivo) + 16 dias de dieta inerte; C8 = 6 dias de alimento vivo + 8 dias de co-alimentação + 12 dias de dieta inerte; C12 = 6 dias de alimento vivo + 12 dias de co-alimentação + 8 dias de dieta inerte; ID = dieta inerte durante todo o período experimental, J = jejum. O período de co-alimentação influencia a sobrevivência e o crescimento das larvas melhorando mais de 70% a sobrevida entre os períodos de co-alimentação mais longos e curtos testados. Além disso, foi verificado um aumento de duas vezes o peso juvenil após 26 dias de idade. Houve um efeito quadrático para todos os parâmetros, com pontos máximos variando entre 19,4 e 22,6 dias de suprimento de alimentos vivos. Também é possível concluir que o fornecimento de alimentação comercial, como alimento exclusivo, é inviável na larvicultura de nishikigoi.

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