Isopods play an important role in the decomposition of leaf litter and therefore are making a
significant contribution to nutrient cycling and soil ecosystem services. As a consequence …

The digestive system of the malacostracan crustaceans, namely the decapods, isopods,
amphipods and mysids, is among the most complex organ systems of the animal kingdom …

The digestion of lignocellulose is attracting attention both in terms of basic research into its
metabolism by microorganisms and animals, and also as a means of converting plant …

This study was designed to compare cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) bioaccumulation in three
species of oniscidean isopods–Armadillidium granulatum Brandt, Armadillidium vulgare …

Laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) is a method with
high potential to visualize the distribution of elements in different samples, including a …

Under normal farming conditions, shrimp can experience starvation periods attributable to
disease outbreaks or adverse environmental conditions. Starvation leads to significant …

Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) have been studied due to their impact on human
health and increasing awareness of their impact on wildlife species. Studies concerning the …

This study was conducted to compare metals bioaccumulation in the Talitrid O. mediterranea
collected from the banks of Bizerte lagoon. Individuals were exposed to a series of …

Cholesterol is a necessary element in the diet of prawns and it is involved in the metabolic
processes of sexual maturation and synthesis of the molting hormone. Freshwater prawns …

Despite the increasing use of novel molecular techniques in pathology, histology remains
the standard method for monitoring tissue alterations and for assessing pathology …