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Food Organisms of Juveniles of Tridentiger trigonocephalus from the Intertidal Zone in the Western Coast of Korea (서해연안 조간대에 서식하는 두줄망둑(Tridentiger trigonocephalus) 자치어의 먹이생물)

  • KIM, Jong-Yeon;YOON, Jong-Man
    • Journal of Fisheries and Marine Sciences Education
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.180-185
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    • 2016
  • To investigate the feeding habits of Tridentiger trigonocephalus juveniles captured in the intertidal zone of Dodun-ri, Seocheon-gun from the end of May to early June 2012, the gut contents were observed. Feeding incidence of the juveniles increased twice a day, first in the morning and second in the afternoon. The major food organisms of the juveniles (6.5~10.0 mm NL) were composed of copepods (65.4%), amphipods (2.0%), shrimp larvae (14.5%), polychaete larvae (22.6%), and etc. These food items held more than 2 percentage in the dry weight of the total food items.

Characterization of High Affinity Juvenile Hormone Binding protein in the Hemolvmph of Bombyx mori L. (누에나방 혈림프의 high affinity 유약호르몬 결합단백질의 특성)

  • 박철호;김학열
    • The Korean Journal of Zoology
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    • v.37 no.4
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    • pp.495-503
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    • 1994
  • Hemolymph SHBP (hJHBP) was partially purified from last instar larvae of Bombyx zori by gel filtration and their optimal reaction conditions of dextrin coated charcoal binding assay were determined. Dissociation constant (KD) of hJHBP for JH III was calculated to be 1.45 $\times$ 10-7 M at $4^{\circ}C.$ The molecular weight of hJHBP was estimated to be 30 kDa by gel filtration on a calibrated Sephadex G-100 column and 33 kDa by SDS-PAGE. These results indicate that hSHBP consists of a single polvpeptide chain. Isoelectric point of hJHBP was found to be pH 5.1 and 19 of the first 20 amino acid residues were determined from N-terminus of purified hJHBP.

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Juvenile Hormone Titers and Juvenile Hormone Esterase Activity during Larval Stage of the Chestnut Gall Wasp, Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu (밤나무 혹벌 유충의 유약호르몬 함량과 유약호르몬 에스테라제 활성)

  • 김유경;이충언;이경로;신병식
    • Korean journal of applied entomology
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    • v.31 no.2
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    • pp.144-152
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    • 1992
  • The juvenile hormone(JH) titers and juvenile hormone esterase (JHE) activities were mea¬sured in larval homogenates of the chestnut gall waL,J, Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu, parasiting a susceptible and two resistant chestnut ( Cheuk-Pa, and Dan- Tak) varieties by GLC, Galleria wax test and Liquid scintilation counter. JH of the chestnut gall wasp was identified as JH- I. Their juvenile hormone titers were 35,800 GU/g(Cheuk-Pa), 30,900 GU/g (Dan-Tak), and 28,600 GU/g(susceptible variety). The juvenile hormone esterase activities were 1.48 n mole/min/ml(Cheuk-Pa), 1.63 n mole/min/ml(Dan- Tak), and 1.89 n mole/mini ml(susceptible variety). JH titer activity of the chestnut gall wasp parasiting resistant varie¬ties were higher than that from susceptible, whereas their JHE activity was higher in those from susceptible variety than those from resitant varieties. JH titer and JH specific esterase activity was inversely proportional.

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Ontogenetic Development of the Digestive System in Chub Mackerel Scomber japonicus Larvae and Juveniles

  • Park, Su-Jin;Lee, So-Gwang;Gwak, Woo-Seok
    • Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.301-309
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    • 2015
  • Chub mackerel, Scomber japonicus, larvae and juveniles were reared from hatching to 35 days after hatching (DAH), and the development of their digestive systems was histologically investigated. The larvae were initially fed on rotifers and Artemia nauplii starting around 19 DAH, and thereafter on Artemia nauplii, fish eggs, and a formulated feed mixture. The primitive digestive system differentiated at 3 DAH; the digestive tract was distinctively divided into the buccopharyngeal cavity, esophagus, stomach, air bladder, intestines, and rectum. The gastric gland and pyloric caeca first appeared at 5 and 7 DAH, respectively. The stomach was divided into cardiac, fundic, and pyloric regions in the preflexion phase. The number of gastric glands and pyloric caeca, as well as the volume of the gastric blind sac increased markedly, with development continuing into the juvenile stage. The precocious development of the digestive system during the larval period might be related to the early appearance of piscivory, which is able to support high growth potential. The organogenesis results obtained for this precocial species represent a useful tool to aid our understanding of the physiological requirements of larvae and juveniles to ensure optimal welfare and growth under aquaculture conditions, which will improve current rearing practices of this scombrid species.

Morphological Development of Eggs, Larvae and Juveniles of the Hemibarbus longirostris (Cypriniformes : Cyprinidae) from Korea (한국산 참마자(Hemibarbus longirostris) (Cypriniformes : Cyprinidae)의 난 발생 및 자치어 형태 발달)

  • Mun, Seong Jun;Park, Jae Min;Han, Kyeong Ho
    • Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.53 no.2
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    • pp.203-208
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    • 2020
  • This study was carried out to clarify the larvae and juveniles of egg development and autonomous development of Hemibarbus longirostris from Korea, and to obtain basic data for species conservation and seed production. The shape of the egg was circular and sticky. The average size of the eggs was 2.01 mm (n=10). At 185 hours after fertilization, more than 50% of the total embryos were hatched. The newly hatched larvae had an average total length of 8.10 mm (n=5) and had egg yolk in the abdomen. At 3 days after hatching, the larvae absorbed all egg yolk was average total length 8.64 mm. On the 6 days after hatching, the caudal tip of the notochord started to curve upwards was average total length 10.9 mm. At 70 days after hatching, the average total length 37.9 mm. The number of fins was i 8-10 in dorsal fin, iii 7 in the anal fin, and ii 5 in the ventral fin.

Early Osteological Development of Larvae and Juveniles in the Korean Spotted Sleeper Odontobutis interrupta from Korea (한국산 얼록동사리(Odontobutis interrupta) 자치어의 골격발달)

  • Park, Jae Min;Han, Ji Hyeong;Yun, Seong Min;Han, Kyeong Ho
    • Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.50 no.4
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    • pp.396-405
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    • 2017
  • We observed the osteological development in larvae and juveniles of Korean spotted sleeper Odontobutis interrupta bred in the laboratory in April 2014. Immediately after hatching, the prelarvae, which were about 4.27 mm long, showed ossification of the premaxillary bones in the upper jaw and the dentary and articular bones in the lower jaw. At 7.11 mm, the larvae showed complete fusion of the post-cleithra and ossification of the scapulae with the appearance of one hole. At 8.65 mm, the larvae showed ossification of seven ribs from the third abdominal vertebra and an increase in the length of the neural spine and hemal spine. The number of caudal fin rays increased to 19. At 11.9 mm, the juveniles showed ossification of three procurrent rays on the side of the parhypural bone as well as ossification of two procurrent rays on the side of the epural bone, indicating the complete ossification of all spicules.

Morphological of Development Eggs, Larvae and Juveniles Gymnogobius urotaenia in Hwangbocheon, Korea (황보천에 서식하는 꾹저구 Gymnogobius urotaenia의 난발생 및 자치어 형태발달)

  • Jae-Min Park;Kyeong-Ho Han
    • Korean Journal of Ichthyology
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    • v.35 no.4
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    • pp.253-262
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    • 2023
  • This study compared the results of observing the early life history of Gymnogobius urotaenia, which lives in Hwangbocheon Stream, an inflow stream on the east coast, with the differences between fish of the same Gobiidae fishes. In May 2022 and 2023, fertilized eggs and brood stork scattered under rocks were captured twice in Hwangbocheon Stream. The spawning amount was 827~1,540 and the orchid was a elliptical in shape with a size of 3.21×1.07 mm. The stage of ovulation observed in the laboratory was 16 cells, and hatching began after 193 hours. The breeding water temperature range was 18.8~19.3℃. Newly after hatching larvae, the yolk sac with a total length of 3.84~4.33 (average 4.10±0.17, n=30) mm, and the anus was not open. 6 days after hatching of incubation, the total length was 5.32~6.11 (average 5.67±0.25, n=30) mm, absorbing all egg yolk and transitioning to the preflexion larvae, ingesting food, and developing a keynote on the tail fin. 15 days after hatching, the end of the urostyle end was completely bent at 45° with a total length of 7.33~8.52 (average 7.81±0.46, n=30) mm and transitioned to postflexion larvae, and melanophore developed throughout the body. 38 days after hatching, the total length is 22.1~26.1 (23.8±1.36, n=30) mm and the number of fins (6 first dorsal fins, 11 second dorsal fins, and 11 anal fins, 12 ventral fins) is all the number of fin base became integer and transferred to the juvenile. As a result of the study, it was possible to distinguish the melanophore of postflexion larvae of G. urotaenia from other postflexion larvae Gobiidae fish in that they were distributed throughout the body of half the body and tail.

Development of Eggs, Larvae and Juveniles of the Hemibarbus labeo from Wicheon Stream, Nakdonggang-River (낙동강 수계 위천에 서식하는 누치 Hemibarbus labeo의 난발생 및 자치어 형태발달)

  • Jae-Min Park;Kyeong-Ho Han
    • Korean Journal of Ichthyology
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    • v.36 no.1
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    • pp.10-19
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    • 2024
  • This study investigated the early life history of Hemibarbus labeo from in Wicheon, stream Nakdonggang-River, and compared their characteristics with closely related species. In April 2021, egg formation and development of autonomous fish were observed in fertilized eggs collected at four spawning sites. The size of the fertilized egg was 1.93~2.39 (average 2.22±0.15, n=30) mm. The water temperature was 22.2~24.1°C, and the hatching time took 109~115 hours. Newly after hatching, the total length of the yolk-sac larvae was 7.50~8.80 (average 7.99±0.46) mm, and the mouth and anus did not develop and had difficulty in being yolk. 6 days after hatching, the preflexion larvae were fed with a total length of 9.49~10.2 (9.78±0.23, n=30) mm. 10 days after hatching, the flexion larvae was 9.97~11.9 (10.7±0.72, n=30) mm in total length, and the tail of the vertebrae began to bend. 20 days after hatching, the postflexion larvae was 12.6~15.2 (13.9±0.77, n=30) mm in total length, and the tailbone was completely bent to 45°. 29 days after hatching, the total length of the juvenile was 16.9~19.8 (18.1±0.91, n=30) mm, and the number of fins reached an integer with 10 dorsal fins, 9 anal fins, and 7 ventral fins. The distribution of melanophore, such as the head, the center of the body, and the upper part of the fin, was different from that of the allied species during the postflexion larvae period, so the morphological characteristics could be distinguished.

Gonadal Sex Differentiation of Hatchery-Reared Longtooth Grouper (Epinephelus bruneus)

  • Sao, Pham Ngoc;Hur, Sang-Woo;Lee, Chi-Hoon;Lee, Young-Don
    • Development and Reproduction
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.185-193
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    • 2012
  • For the gonadal sex management of younger longtooth grouper (Epinephelus bruneus), this work investigated the timing and histological process of ovary differentiation and oocyte development of longtooth grouper larvae and juvenile. Specimens (from 1 to 365 DAH) were collected for gonadal histological study from June 2008 to August 2009. Rearing water temperature was ranged from 20 to $24^{\circ}C$. The primordial germ cells could be observed from 10 to 15 DAH, while undifferentiated gonad occurs from 20 to 50 DAH in longtooth grouper. The initial ovarian phase was 60 to 110 DAH with the formation of ovarian cavity and the increased in size of gonad. The ovarian phase started at 140 DAH with appearance of oogonia. The gonad at 365 DAH appeared to have full of oogonia and primary growth stage oocyte. Formation of ovarian cavity indicates that the ovarian differentiation beginning at 60 DAH in longtooth grouper. The gonads in longtooth grouper differentiated directly into ovaries in all fish examined.