• Journal of Aquaculture
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• v.20 no.3
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• pp.168-172
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• 2007

Two zooplankton species Brachionus rotundiformis (rotifera) and Tigriopus japonicus (copepoda; harpacticoida) were commonly used as live food organisms in the marine larval rearing centers. The combination culture method of two live food organisms (B. rotundiformis and T. japonicus) was well known as very valuable for stable and mass cultures. In this study, we investigated the effects of photoperiod exchanges on the growth and interspecific relationship in the combination culture of two species. The results showed that, photoperiod condition can change copepod (and rotifer) density under the two species combination cultures. There is 200% higher maximum rotifer density on the 24L:0D photoperiod culture condition compare to 12L:12D condition. However, maximum density of copepod is observed highest on the 0L:24D photoperiod culture condition. In addition, it's differ in the culture densities of nauplii, copepodites and female carrying eggs on the each three photoperiod types.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.22 no.5
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• pp.490-499
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• 2016

In this study, the marine ecological impacts of dephosphorized slag and steel slag on the initial life cycle of the rotifer Brachionus plicatilis and benthic copepod Tigriopus japonicus (in marine trophic structure as a first consumer) exposure to slag extracts have been considered using a marine ecotoxicological assessment. In the results of a screen test on slag extracts, the pH of an undiluted solution was measured to have high alkalinity (pH 8.89-12.16), but a toxic reaction to this undiluted solution before and after aging was divided according to test species. For non-aged slag, the toxic effect ($LC_{50}$) of neonate on B. plicatilis was seen to be severe with dephosphorized slag (20.8 %) than steel slag (63.8 %) with under pH-uncontrolled conditions. The toxic values of dephosphorized and steel slag were estimated to be 35.3 % and 36.0%, respectively, for nauplius with T. japonicus. However, the toxicity of slag extracts before and after aging were different for T. japonicus than for B. plicatilis based on the characteristics of the test materials, with pH-controlled conditions. In conclusion, the results of this study suggest that slag can be relatively stable after aging and may not be likely to influence marine environments, even given repetitive extracting under pH-uncontrolled conditions. This study confirms that a marine ecotoxicological assessment method applied to mechanically activated samples can give an idea of the resistance a marine environment has against the introduction of hazardous materials due to precipitation and weathering.

• Journal of Aquaculture
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.31-38
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• 1999

The dietary value and fatty acids composition for the hatched neonates from the resting eggs of marine roofers, Brachionus plicatilis and B. rotundiformis were compared with that for mass-cultured rotifers (control) by feeding them to larvae of flounder (Paralichthy olivaceus) and parrot fish (Oplegnathus fasciatus). Resting eggs were mass-produced in $1~4m^3$tanks by feeding Chlorella sp. and baker's yeast. The B. plicatilis and B. rotundiformis eggs were preserved at $5^{\circ}C$ in darkness for 3 and 5 months, respectively, and hatched at $28^{\circ}C$ under continuous light. The hatched neonates from the resting eggs and mass-cultured rotifer, which was used as a rontrol were fed to fish larvaes. The growth and survival rates of parrot fish larvae fed on the neonates from the resting eggs of B. rotundiformis were similar to those of fish larvae fed on the control rotifer. And the growth and survival rates of the flounder larvae with neonates from the resting eggs of B. plicatilis were similar or higher than those fed the control rotifer. Also the fatty acids composition of the neonates from the resting eggs of B. plicatilis and B. rotundiformis were similar to those from the control rotifers. This results showed that the hatched neonates from resting eggs of rotifer could be used as an effective diet for flounder and parrot fish larvae.

• The Sea:JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF OCEANOGRAPHY
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• v.13 no.2
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• pp.106-111
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• 2008

Six standard methods for marine ecotoxicological tests were established(or applicated) using marine decomposer, primary producers and consumers. Development processes referred to the standard methods established by USEPA(United States Environmental Protection Agency), international organizations and European methods. However, the standard test species were selected among the domestic species generally found in the Korean waters and sediments. The test methods provide the culture/maintenance of test species, test methods, reproducibility and quality acceptance criteria etc. A total of nine test species were designated including bioluminescent bacteria(Vibrio fischeri), diatom(Skeletonema costatum), seaweed(Ulva pertusa), rotifer(Brachionus plicatilis), benthic copepod(Tigriopus japonicus), benthic amphipods(Mandibulophoxus mai, Monocorophium acherusicum), and fishes(Oryzias latipes, Paralichthys olivaceus). These test species represent the decomposer, primary producer and consumers in marine trophic system in Korean coastal ecosystems, and we recommend the "battery test" including at least one species from the each trophic level for marine ecotoxicological test.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Fisheries Technology Conference
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• 2000.10a
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• pp.158-159
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• 2000

유기주석화합물 (organotin compounds; OTC)은 식물성 플랑크톤에서 동물성 플랑크톤으로 또한 어류의 먹이로 전해지는 먹이사슬에 영향을 줌으로써 생물군의 군집 조성을 파괴시켜 생태계의 균형까지 변화시킬 수 있다 (Lederman and Rhee, 1982). 하지만 OTC가 먹이사슬의 하위에 위치하는 플랑크톤에 어떤 영향을 미치는지에 관해서는 알려진 바가 많지 않다. (중략)

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Fisheries Technology Conference
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• 2000.10a
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• pp.209-210
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• 2000

양식산업에 있어서 어류 자어 시기의 초기 먹이생물로 rotifer가 주로 사용되고 있다. 특히, 담수산 rotifer, B. calyciflorus는 배양이 쉽고 자어의 먹이로 적당한 크기를 가지고 있기 때문에 초기 먹이생물로 적합하다. 최근 rotifer 배양수의 산소 가스 공급과 pH조절, 농축 Chlorella의 공급, rotifer 배양시 누적되는 다량의 유기물 찌꺼기 제거를 위한 filter 사용은rotifer 고밀도 배양을 가능케 했고, 현재 국내 일부 종묘 배양장에서 이러한 고밀도 배양시스템을 이용하고 있다. (중략)

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Fisheries Technology Conference
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• 2001.05a
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• pp.344-345
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• 2001

담수산 rotifer, Braohionus calyciflorus의 내구란은 종의 유전적 보존, 환경 독성학의 실험재료뿐만 아니라, Artemia cyst처럼 간단하게 부화시켜 자어의 먹이로 공급할 수 있는 장점이 있다. 일반적으로 rotifer의 내구란 생산은 배양용기내의 rotifer 밀도가 증가하면서 유성생식 개체가 출현하며 이후 수컷의 수정으로 내구란이 형성되는 일련의 과정을 거친다. 그러나 이러한 과정에 있어서 rotifer의 유성생식 개체의 출현과 수컷의 수정에 영향을 미쳐 rotifer 개체수의 증가와 더불어 용존산소 감소 및 암모니아 증가 둥 배양수의 환경 악화로 내구란 생산과정이 중단되면서 효율적인 내구란 대량생산은 기대하기가 매우 어렵다. (중략)

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Fisheries Technology Conference
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• 2001.05a
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• pp.361-362
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• 2001

어류의 초기 먹이생물로 이용되는 rotifer의 배양은 국내에서 대부분 어류종묘를 생산하는 시기는 물론이고 초기먹이생물이 불필요한 시기에도 차기의 잠재적 수요를 위하여 연중 유지되고 있다. 현재와 같은 살아 있는 상태의 rotifer를 분양 또는 공급하는 것은 계속 배양상태를 유지해야 하는 번거로움과 함께 높은 생산원가를 감수해야 하고, 또 수요가 일시에 증가하는 어류 종묘 생산기에는 적기에 필요량을 확보하기가 어려워 수요공급의 불균형을 초래한다. (중략)

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Fisheries Technology Conference
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• 2001.05a
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• pp.354-356
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• 2001

은어 Plecoglossus altivelis는 우리나라를 비롯하여 일본, 대만, 중국, 만주의 일부에만 분포하며 우리나라에서는 두만강과 한강을 제외한 모든 하천 및 하구부근에 분포 하는1년생 어류로, 최근 공업화에 따른 하천 수질의 오염과 댐 축조에 의한 하천 차단 등으로 인하여 자원은 급격히 감소하고 있으며 반면에 수요는 크게 증가하고 있어, 인공 종묘 생산의 필요성이 증대되고 있다. (중략)

• Korean Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• v.36 no.4 s.105
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• pp.420-426
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• 2003

During a three-year study (2000-2002), dramatic changes in the phytoplankton biomass and high transparency were repeatedly observed during mid-spring in the lower part of the Nakdong River. Rotifers (Brachionus, Keratella, Polyarthra) , sharply increased toward the middle and end of spring. As hydrologic retention time increased (to near 20 days) and water temperature increased from $10^{\circ}C$ to > $20^{\circ}C$ toward the end of spring, small cladocerans noticeably increased. Once phytoplankton biomass passed their peak stage in the mid-spring, a short period (one or two weeks) of relatively low phytoplankton biomass and high Secchi transparencies occurred. Grazing by the zooplankton was highest in spring, thus, it seems that high grazing activities of zooplankton grazing regulated phytoplankton dynamics in the river. The results indicate that the role of zooplankton grazing in controlling the phytoplankton biomass becomes more important during the spring when river water is relatively stagnant.