Early development stages in marine bivalve are critical periods where larvae transition from
pelagic free‐life to sessile mature individuals. The successive metamorphosis requires the …

Simple Summary The development of cost-effective protocols with optimized rearing
systems and conditions is an essential requirement to assure the economic feasibility of …

Global aquaculture production is expanding, as the demand for marine protein cannot be
met by capture fisheries alone. Within shellfish aquaculture, growers have begun to cultivate …

Native species are increasingly chosen for aquaculture expansion to avoid negative
environmental impacts associated with the introduction of foreign species. However, the …

Due to the high revenues generated by the pearl industry, interest in developing breeding
programs is increasing. The traditional approach for collecting DNA for pedigree analyses in …

Studying domestication is crucial to understanding the genetic diversity and adaptive
evolution of species. Thus, the purpose of this study is to screen the selection signatures on …

Populations of reef-building shellfish have been decimated globally by overharvesting and
habitat loss, leading to a corresponding degradation in the vital ecosystem services they …

abstract Aquaculture production comprises a diverse range of species, geographies, and
farming systems. The application of genetics and breeding technologies towards improved …

Na Europa, nos últimos anos, a produção de amêijoas diminuiu devido a inúmeros fatores,
como a sobrepesca, o stress abiótico, doenças e a falha no recrutamento. A produção de …

Blue mussels from the genus Mytilus are an abundant component of the benthic community,
found in the high latitude habitats. These foundation species are relevant to the aquaculture …