Crustaceans (eg, shrimp and crabs) are a good source of protein-rich foods for human
consumption. They are the second largest aquaculture species worldwide. Understanding …

The importance of moulting for growth in farmed shrimp is reviewed in relation to the
physiological cycle, induction triggers, behavioural and compositional changes, elements for …

Aquaculture is increasingly important for providing humans with high-quality animal protein
to improve growth, development and health. Farm-raised fish and shellfish now exceed …

Anthropogenic-mediated climate change severely affects the oceans. The most common
definition of a Marine heatwave (MHW) considers that water temperatures rise above the …

Crustaceans—and arthropods in general—exhibit many unique aspects to their physiology.
These include the requirement to moult (ecdysis) in order to grow and reproduce, the ability …

Concerns over the ecotoxicological effects of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) on
aquatic invertebrates have been raised in the last decade. While numerous studies have …

Tributyltin (TBT) is a biocide introduced in the 1960s in antifouling paints. Despite legislation
banning its use, its persistence in the environment still causes significant harm to organisms …

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a representative endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC) that has
estrogenic effects in aquatic animals. In recent years, due to the continuing usage of BPA, its …

Scylla paramamosain is an importantly economical mariculture crab. To figure out the
optimized conditions in the culture of juvenile crabs, three experiments were conducted to …

Soil arthropods are a diverse group of invertebrates that play pivotal roles in nutrient cycling,
decomposition, soil structure formation, and regulation of soil biodiversity. Understanding …