氨氮和亚硝酸盐对红螯螯虾幼虾和亚成虾的急性毒力

【目的】近年来,红螯螯虾养殖面积越来越广泛,明确不同规格的红螯螯虾对氨氮和亚硝酸盐的耐受力,有利于提高其养成率,促进其养殖业的健康发展。【方法】在水温24~25℃、p H 7.9~8.0的条件下,研究了氨氮和亚硝酸盐对红螯螯虾幼虾和亚成虾的急性毒性,分析半致死浓度(LC50)和安全浓度(SC)。【结果】总氨氮对红螯螯虾幼虾的24、48、72和96 h LC50分别为188.0、136.15、104.67和88.00 mg·L~(-1),SC为8.80 mg·L~(-1);总氨氮对亚成虾的24、48、72和96 h LC50分别为344.01、270.46、205.15和167.68 mg·L~(-1),SC为16.77 mg·L~(-1);非离子氨对幼虾的24、48、72和96 h LC50分别为10.16、7.35、5.65和4.75 mg·L~(-1),SC为0.48 mg·L~(-1);非离子氨对亚成虾的24、48、72和96 h LC50分别为18.58、14.60、11.08和9.05 mg·L~(-1),SC为0.91 mg·L~(-1);亚硝酸盐对幼虾的24、48、72和96 h LC50分别为46.76、33.88、27.97和22.81 mg·L~(-1),SC为2.28 mg·L~(-1);亚硝酸盐对亚成虾的24、48、72和96 h LC50分别为77.56、59.33、45.41和37.48 mg·L~(-1),SC为3.75 mg·L~(-1)。【结论】红螯螯虾对氨氮的耐受力高于亚硝酸盐,亚成虾对氨氮和亚硝酸盐的耐受力高于幼虾。     

红螯螯虾酚氧化酶原及其特性研究

采用同源克隆策略和RACE技术, 从红螯螯虾Cherax quadricarinatus血细胞中克隆得到酚氧化酶原基因的全长cDNA序列, 共2951 bp, 开放读码框为1995 bp, 编码665个氨基酸. 预测的分子量和等电点分别为75.7 kD和6.23. 酚氧化酶原含有两个推测的tyrosinase copper-binding motifs (带有六个组氨酸残基)和一个thiol-ester-like motif, 这些特征和其他甲壳动物的酚氧化酶原特征相同. 红螯螯虾酚氧化酶原氨基酸序列与通讯螯虾Pacifastacus leniusculus、欧洲龙虾Homarus gammarus、美洲龙虾Homarus americanus 和克氏原螯虾Procambarus clarkii 酚氧化酶原的相似率分别为68%、63%、63%和59%. 酚氧化酶原基因双酶切后连接入pET-28a原核表达载体, 转化到大肠杆菌BL21后重组表达酚氧化酶原蛋白. 在重组蛋白纯化后, 免疫新西兰大耳兔制备得到的酚氧化酶原多克隆抗体, 其效价大于1:12800. 红螯螯虾血淋巴、肝和鳃组织中的酚氧化酶原mRNA表达和酚氧化酶活性较高, 而神经、心、肠和肌肉中较低. 中华绒螯蟹螺原体和嗜水气单胞菌免疫红螯螯虾后, 血淋巴细胞、肝和鳃组织中的酚氧化酶原和酚氧化酶活性在免疫后的不同时间均出现了显著性的增加, 此结果表明酚氧化酶原和酚氧化酶在红螯螯虾对抗细菌感染的过程中起到重要的免疫作用. 此结果为进一步深入研究酚氧化酶原基因和酚氧化酶的功能及其调控机理奠定基础.       

红螯螯虾繁殖习性的研究

对红螯螯虾的繁殖习性进行了较为详细地描述。性成熟的雌虾通常经过生殖蜕皮后交配、产卵,受精卵粘附于腹肢的刚毛上;在水温２８℃左右的条件下,幼体孵出的约需３９天,性成熟雌虾能多次产卵。     

克氏原螯虾

从形态、习性、繁殖和幼体发育等7个方面介绍了克氏原螯虾的生物学特性,指出它对人类有益的方面,以及对水利、农业、淡水养殖业的危害及其可能造成食用者食物中毒的不利方面。     

两种方式对红螯螯虾同步产卵影响的研究

对红螯螯虾采取雌雄分养和烫伤雌虾单侧眼柄两种方法进行处理,研究其对红螯螯虾卵巢发育和产卵率的影响,进而判断对同步产卵的影响。结果显示,雌雄分开放养对雌虾性腺发育有促进作用,其性腺指数显著高于幼虾刚离体的雌虾和试验结束时未产卵的雌虾,而肝胰腺指数低于试验初的雌虾,但14 d的单放时间偏长;单养14 d组和烫伤单侧眼柄组的产卵率分别为35%和50%,小于对照组(75%);雌虾交配前不需要蜕壳;幼虾离体的雌虾不再次交配也可以产卵,但不一定能孵出苗。研究表明,雌雄分养和烫伤雌虾单侧眼柄对于刚理出的产空雌虾的同步产卵促进作用不明显,生产上对于幼虾离体后的雌虾应立即雌雄配组。     

红螯光壳螯虾白斑综合症血液病理学研究

采用Wright-Geimsa染色法和电镜技术对人工感染的红螯光壳螯虾(Cherax quadricarinatus)白斑综合症(White spot syndrome,WSS)血液病理学进行了研究。结果显示:患病螯虾血细胞总数、透明细胞(AH)数量极显著减少(P<0.01),大颗粒细胞(LGH)极显著增加(P<0.01);病毒感染后3种血细胞大小均有增加趋势,透明细胞和大颗粒细胞的核质比(NP)较感染病毒前极显著下降(P<0.01)。显微病理学变化主要表现为血涂片中血细胞明显减少,病变、破损或解体的细胞增多,至濒死期螯虾血液呈典型的溶血状态。超微病理学变化表现为血细胞受到了损伤。高尔基体变形、线粒体结构模糊破损;核膜变形核固缩、细胞核高度异染色质化;濒临死亡的螯虾血细胞细胞器和染色质溶解,胞浆水肿,细胞溶解坏死。在患病螯虾的血细胞核中清晰可见WSSV粒子。     

淡水螯虾生理生态学与环境毒理学研究进展

综述了我国2种主养的淡水螯虾(克氏原螯虾和红螯螯虾)在生理生态学与环境毒理学方面的研究进展。总结了淡水螯虾的环境条件(盐度、温度和pH)适应范围、毒性污染物(氨氮、亚硝酸盐、重金属和农药等)的半致死浓度和安全浓度,以及环境胁迫和毒性污染物暴露对淡水螯虾生长、组织结构、生理代谢和免疫功能等的影响,为淡水螯虾养殖的水环境监测与调控提供参考依据。     

红螯螯虾胚胎发育的研究:Ⅱ.消化系统的发生

应用组织切片技术 ,研究了红螯螯虾胚胎发育过程中消化系统的发生。红螯螯虾的消化系统由前肠、中肠和后肠 3部分组成 ,前肠和后肠由外胚层形成 ,而中肠源自原肠期由胚胎表面向囊胚内迁移的中内胚层细胞团。前无节幼体期前肠开始发生 ,至后无节幼体期先后形成口道、食道和胃等结构 ;中肠起始于后无节幼体期的次级卵黄锥 ,包括管状中肠和 1对囊状消化腺 -中肠腺 ;后肠端部是前无节幼体期形成的肛道 ,肛道不断向胚胎前端延伸逐渐形成后肠     

红螯光壳螯虾卵黄磷蛋白的分离纯化和鉴定

采用凝胶层析、聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳及SDS-聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳法对红螯光壳螯虾(Cherax quadricarinatus)卵巢中的卵黄磷蛋白进行了分离、纯化和鉴定。结果显示该虾的卵黄磷蛋白是一个分子量为369ku的多聚体,由分子量为85．4、80．6、76．6、73．7ku的四个亚基组成。染色分析表明卵黄磷蛋白为糖-磷-类胡萝卜素结合的复合蛋白。氨基酸组成分析显示天冬氨酸(Asp)和谷氨酸(Glu)为主要氨基酸。     

饲料中胆固醇含量对雄性红螯光壳螯虾生长及生殖的影响

为了确定饲料中胆固醇含量对雄性红螯光壳螯虾(Cherax quadricarinatus)生长和生殖的影响,本研究通过对初始体长为10 cm左右的雄虾投喂胆固醇添加量分别为对照组(0%)、实验1组(0.25%)、实验2组(0.50%)、实验3组(0.75%)、实验4组(1.00%)的人工配合饲料10周后,测定各组实验虾...     

Moving in fast waters: the exaggerated claw gape of the New River crayfish (Cambarus chasmodactlyus) aids in locomotor performance

Humans are inherently fascinated by exaggerated morphological structures such as elk antlers and peacock trains. Because these traits are costly to develop and wield, the environment in which they are used can select for specific sizes or shapes to minimize such costs. In aquatic environments, selection to reduce drag can constrain the form of exaggerated structures; this is presumably why exaggerated morphologies are less common in aquatic environments compared to terrestrial ones. Interestingly, some crayfish species possess claws with an exaggerated gape between their pinching fingers, but the function of this claw gape is unknown. Here, I describe and test the function of the exaggerated claw gape of the New River crayfish, Cambarus chasmodactylus. Specifically, I test the hypothesis that the claw gape aids in movement against flowing currents. I found that both claw size and gape size were sexually dimorphic in this species and that males have disproportionately larger gapes compared to females. By experimentally covering their claw gape and testing crayfish locomotor performance, I found that individuals with their gape blocked were 30% slower than crayfish with a natural gape. My results highlight a unique adaptation that compensates for wielding an exaggerated structure in aquatic environments.     

The potential for using red claw crayfish and hybrid African catfish as biological control agents for Schistosoma host snails

The potential of red claw crayfish and hybrid African catfish (Clarias gariepinus and Clarias ngamensis) as predators for Schistosoma host snails was evaluated in 2014 by monitoring the consumption of snails by crayfish and catfish in experimental tanks over time under laboratory conditions. After 15 days, both crayfish and catfish had significantly reduced the populations of Bulinus globosus. Crayfish consumed 6.9 snails d^?1, whereas catfish consumed 5.9 snails d^?1. However, when supplied with an alternative prey, Melanoides tuberculata (100 individuals per tank), crayfish clearly preferred M. tuberculata (100% consumed over seven days) to B. globosus (100 individuals per tank) (54% consumed over the same period). Catfish, conversely, did not have a clear preference for either prey species, consuming 77% and 88% of M. tuberculata and B. globosus, respectively. It was also observed that young catfish were more efficient predators than older ones, because of ontogenetic shifts in their diet with age. Hybrid catfish retain the molluscivorous characteristics of their parent stock and red claw crayfish also preys on Schistosoma host snails. However, the effectiveness of both predators is affected by the presence of an alternative prey. Therefore, under suitable conditions, these species can be considered for biological control of schistosomiasis transmission.     

Evaluation of the suitability of the parthenogenetic marbled crayfish for aquaculture: potential benefits versus conservation concerns

The parthenogenetic marbled crayfish, Procambarus virginalis, is currently being discussed as a promising new candidate for aquaculture that could supply people in developing countries with high-quality protein and income. The main advantage of marbled crayfish is parthenogenetic reproduction. Comparison of growth between marbled crayfish and red swamp crayfish, Procambarus clarkii, the leading species in crayfish aquaculture revealed inferior body size and considerably slower growth in marbled crayfish. Only a very small proportion of the production would meet the size requirement of the international market and could serve as a cash crop. Aquaculture for local markets in extensive outdoor systems is probably economically feasible in developing countries, but the highly invasive and competitive marbled crayfish could easily escape from such sites, invade natural ecosystems and impair the autochthonous fauna and flora. Culture in closed indoor systems would be a safe alternative but this cost-intensive approach is economically not profitable. Because of small body size and slow growth, conservation concerns, and economic reasons, the marbled crayfish is considered unsuitable for aquaculture. It should not be spread around the globe for aquaculture and sustainable fisheries as was earlier done with the congeneric Procambarus clarkii, resulting in devastating ecological effects in numerous countries.

     

Size,but not sex,predicts pinch force and exoskeleton mechanical properties in crayfish of the genus Faxonius

Studies of animal weaponry and defensive structures rarely take into consideration their underlying mechanical properties. We measured the compressive strength and thickness of the exoskeleton of the claw (chela) in two North American crayfish species, Faxonius virilis and F. limosus. We performed similar measures on the carapace, a body region not directly involved in agonistic contests. Males of both species generated significantly stronger maximum pinch forces than females. However, these differences can be attributed to differences in claw size between the sexes. The thickness (ultrastructure) of the claw exoskeleton was a significant predictor of its compressive strength and likely explained the difference in compressive strength we observed between the two species. Neither claw thickness nor claw compressive strength was correlated with maximum pinch force. Additionally, we found that crayfish body size was a strong predictor of carapace compressive strength and thickness, whereas sex was not. The claw had greater compressive strength and thickness than the corresponding values for the carapace. Our study shows that the mechanical properties of the crayfish exoskeleton are largely a function of size and highlights the need to integrate mechanical properties into studies of animal morphology and performance.     

不同抗应激反应能力克氏原螯虾肝胰腺的代谢组分析

为探讨不同抗应激反应能力克氏原螯虾体内代谢物的差异, 研究通过运输应激和温度应激处理后, 选取抗应激反应能力强(SSR)和抗应激反应能力弱(WSR)的克氏原螯虾, 取肝胰腺, 通过液相色谱-质谱/质谱(LC-MS/MS)进行代谢组学分析。质谱共检测到10292个离子, 从中筛选、鉴定出了464个显著差异的代谢物(差异倍数>1.20 或 <0.83,P<0.05, 且 VIP>1.0), 其中与WSR相比, 在SSR中下调的代谢物227个, 上调代谢物237个。KEGG分析显示, 这些差异代谢物主要富集在氨基酸代谢通路, 包括组氨酸代谢、牛磺酸和亚牛磺酸代谢、赖氨酸降解、缬氨酸和亮氨酸及异亮氨酸生物合成、谷胱甘肽代谢等, 同时也富集到抗坏血酸和醛酸盐代谢途径、碳水化合物代谢途径(戊糖和葡萄糖醛酸相互转化)和脂肪酸代谢途径(不饱和脂肪酸生物合成)等。这些结果表明, 克氏原螯虾在应对运输和温度应激时存在广泛的代谢应答, 其中一些与抗氧化应激和增强免疫力相关的代谢物, 如γ-L-谷氨酰-L-半胱氨酸、牛磺酸和油酸等可能在抗应激反应过程中发挥重要作用。研究不仅可为动物抗逆境机制的研究提供新的思路, 而且在克氏原螯虾优良品种的培育及寻找应对克氏原螯虾应激反应的策略等方面也具有重要价值。     

A putative G protein-coupled receptor involved in innate immune defense of Procambarus clarkii against bacterial infection

The immune functions of G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) were widely investigated in mammals. However, limited researches on immune function of GPCRs were reported in invertebrates. In the present study, the immune functions of HP1R gene, a putative GPCR identified from red swamp crayfish Procambarus clarkii were reported. Expression of HP1R gene was significant up-regulated in response to heat-killed Aeromonas hydrophila challenge. HP1R gene silencing mediated by RNA interference significantly enhanced the susceptibility of red swamp crayfish to A. hydrophila and Vibrio alginolyticus, indicating that HP1R was required for red swamp crayfish to defend against bacterial challenge. In HP1R-silenced crayfish, increased bacterial burden and decreased THC in response to bacterial challenge were observed when compared with control crayfish. No significant difference of proPO gene expression was observed between HP1R-silenced and control crayfish after challenge with heat-killed A. hydrophila. However, PO activity in response to bacterial challenge was significantly reduced in HP1R-silenced crayfish. The results collectively indicated that HP1R was an important immune molecule which was required for red swamp crayfish to defend against bacterial infection.     

Reflex pathways of the crayfish claw

Summary Efferent and sensory axons were monitored near the carpopoditepropodite joint of the crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) cheliped using en passant suction electrodes. Controlled movements were imposed by an electric motor; tactile stimulation was delivered either manually or with electrically controlled mechanical probes. Statistical spike train analysis methods were used to study correlated firing among the observed neurons. We find that individual spikes in proprioceptive afferents have a strong excitatory effect on OI and CE, probably through a monosynaptic connection. These relationships are observed for proprioceptive axons that are active during claw opening or closing, or that are tonically active when the claw is motionless. Conversely, individual OE or OI spikes exert excitatory or inhibitory (respectively) effects on the firing of proprioceptive units sensitive to claw opening. This suggests that individual efferent spikes can produce enough change in claw position to modulate proprioceptive responses. Tactile afferents also excited OI and CE strongly and directly.This work was supported by NIH Grants NH 15767 and NS 05606     

Threat of non-native crayfish introductions into Turkey: global lessons

Introductions of crayfish species from their home range to new environments have been carried out in many parts of the world. The most important introduced crayfish species are Procambarus clarkii, Pacifastacus leniusculus, Cherax destructor, C. quadricarinatus, Orconectes limosus, O. rusticus and Astacus leptodactylus. The environmental impact of crayfish introductions can be positive, negative or neutral. However, native crayfish populations in Europe have been negatively affected by introductions of non-indigenous crayfish species from America. Negative effects of non-native crayfish introductions included displacement of native crayfish species, transfer of disease (crayfish plague), consumption of fish eggs, reduction of fish stocks, consumption of large amounts of macrophytes, indirect and direct effects on other invertebrates and upsetting production in rice fields. As a result of non-native crayfish introductions, the natural harvest and crayfish industry in Europe have been severely affected. Large quantities of Turkish A. leptodactylus were harvested (approximately 7,000 tonnes annually) and exported to Europe before the crayfish plague was observed in these populations. The total harvest of A. leptodactylus in Turkey reduced dramatically to 320 in 1991 after the plague. Therefore, although Turkey currently has no known non-native crayfish species, there is a threat of non-native crayfish introduction in order to increase crayfish productions and subsequent harvest. The North American spiny-cheek crayfish, O. limosus, has been spreading quickly down the River Danube and could soon reach neighboring countries including Turkey. The North American signal crayfish, P. leniusculus is known from Greece and could be a threat to native stocks if it is introduced into Turkey for aquaculture. Additional threats may come from the release of other North American species, which are widely available through the aquarium trade. We conclude that the spread of non-native crayfish introductions throughout Turkey will increase local problems, because introductions of non-native crayfish in many parts of the world have been known to have caused important reductions in population density and numbers of native crayfish species. Furthermore, freshwater ecosystems may be altered by such introductions and the economic viability of native crayfish species fisheries could be severely reduced in Turkey.     

Astaxanthin is the major carotenoid in tissues of white storks (Ciconia ciconia) feeding on introduced crayfish (Procambarus clarkii)

We studied the carotenoid pigments in plasma, skin and body fat of white storks (Ciconia ciconia) from a colony in Spain feeding mainly on the recently introduced red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii). In control colonies, where crayfish was absent, plasma was collected for comparison. Our objective was to determine whether the astaxanthin contained in the crayfish reached the blood, accumulated in fat, and finally was deposited in the red-colored bill and legs. If that was true, the visual cues provided by those tegumentary areas would be altered, with potential behavioral consequences. Plasma carotenoids were directly extracted with acetone, whereas skin and fat samples needed harsher conditions, i.e. grinding, sonication and extraction with diethyl ether. The extracts were analyzed by thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and UV/Vis spectroscopy. In crayfish-eating storks, astaxanthin was confirmed to be the dominant pigment in all analyzed tissues. This red pigment was absorbed unchanged in the gut, and was responsible for the red color of plasma and the abnormal orange pigmentation of the feather-covered skin. It was also present in large quantities in the exposed bill and tarsi, which are typically red-colored in the stork. Control storks with no crayfish in the diet only presented lutein in their plasma.     

Niche differentiation among invasive crayfish and their impacts on ecosystem structure and functioning

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