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Acclimation temperature influences the critical thermal maxima (CTmax) of red-spotted grouper

  • Received : 2020.12.31
  • Accepted : 2021.06.12
  • Published : 2021.07.31
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Abstract

The present study investigated the critical thermal maxima (CTmax) of red-spotted grouper, Epinephelus akaara under different acclimation temperatures (Tacc). Fish were acclimated at 24℃, 28℃, and 32℃ water temperature for 2 weeks. Water temperature was increased at a rate of 1℃/h and CTmax level was measured following the critical thermal methodology (Paladino et al., 1980). The results showed that CTmax values of E. akaara were 35.61℃, 36.83℃, and 37.65℃ for fish acclimated at 24℃, 28℃, and 32℃, respectively. The acclimation response ratio (ARR) was 0.26. The CTmax values were significantly correlated with body size. Collectively, it is said that the CTmax value of red-spotted grouper can be affected by different adaptation temperature (24℃, 28℃, and 32℃) and the fish acclimated to a higher temperature has a higher CTmax level. Besides, the CTmax value of 35.61℃-37.65℃ indicating the upper thermal tolerance limit for E. akaara under different Tacc (24℃, 28℃, and 32℃). Understanding the thermal tolerance of E. akaara is of ecological importance in the conservation of this species.

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Acknowledgement

This research was supported by a grant (213008-05-3-WT511) from Golden Seed Project, Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF), Rural Development Administration (RDA), and Korea Forest Service (KFS).

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