In vertebrates and invertebrates, morphological and functional features of gastrointestinal
(GI) tracts generally reflect food chemistry, such as content of carbohydrates, proteins, fats …

The morphological and functional design of gastrointestinal tracts of many vertebrates and
invertebrates can be explained largely by the interaction between diet chemical constituents …

Differential growth of the pearl oyster Pinctada fucata still exists in the aquaculture
production. There is no systematic study of the entire transcriptome of differential gene …

Anthropologic activities caused frequent eutrophication in coastal and estuarine waters,
resulting in diel-cycling hypoxia. Given global climate change, extreme weather events often …

Crassostrea hongkongensis has great economic value and is widely cultured in southern
China. Like many other oyster species, diploid C. hongkongensis undergo slow growth and …

Growth of the eastern oyster Crassostrea virginica, a major aquaculture species in the USA,
is highly variable and not well understood at molecular levels. As growth of mollusks is …

Although enchytraeids have gained popularity in scientific research, fundamental questions
regarding their feeding ecology and biology remain largely unexplored. This study …

Background The razor clam Sinonovacula constricta is a benthic intertidal bivalve species
with important commercial value. Despite its economic importance, knowledge of its …

Feeding strategies and digestive capacities can have important implications for variation in
energetic pathways associated with ecological and economically important traits, such as …

Growth is one of the most important traits of aquaculture breeding programs. Understanding
the mechanisms underlying growth differences between individuals can contribute to …