不同饵料对魁蚶稚贝生长和存活的影响

在温度23.5～24.0 ℃和盐度29.5～30.0条件下,研究了球等鞭金藻、小球藻、牟氏角毛藻和新月菱形藻4种单细胞藻类单独及组合投喂24 d后对魁蚶稚贝生长与存活的影响.结果表明: 不同饵料投喂条件下,稚贝存活率均在95%以上,不同处理组间差异不显著.单一饵料投喂组中,球等鞭金藻组的稚贝生长最快,小球藻组的稚贝生长最慢.组合投喂组中,球等鞭金藻与其他3种单胞藻混合(1∶1)投喂组稚贝壳长及特定生长率均优于其他组,其中与小球藻混合投喂的效果最好,稚贝壳长和壳高的特定生长率分别为5.6%·d^-1和6.4 %·d^-1.研究结果可为魁蚶人工苗种培育技术的优化提供参考依据.
     

不同饵料和饥饿对魁蚶幼虫生长和存活的影响

在水温23.2-24.0℃,盐度29.5-30.0条件下,研究了5种单胞藻饵料和饥饿对魁蚶浮游幼虫生长与存活的影响.投喂不同饵料试验中,球等鞭金藻与4种单胞藻混合投喂试验组幼虫的特定生长率、眼点幼虫比例和壳长均显著高于单一投喂试验组,其中球等鞭金藻与小球藻混合投喂的效果最好;投喂单一饵料试验中,球等鞭金藻组幼虫的生长、眼点幼虫比例与存活率显著高于其它试验组.在饥饿试验中,不同饥饿天数条件下幼虫的存活率差异不显著;生长方面,饥饿1-2d较短时间与一直投喂对照组的幼虫相比较,特定生长率、眼点幼虫比例、壳长的差异不显著,但随着饥饿时间延长,幼虫的生长变慢且眼点幼虫比例下降,一直饥饿情况下幼虫的生长基本停滞.研究结果可以为魁蚶人工苗种繁育技术的改进提供参考依据.     

魁蚶幼贝对筒柱藻滤食效应的初步研究

采用实验生态学方法和"捕食者-猎物"的捕食模型,研究了黑暗条件下魁蚶(Anadara broughtonii)幼贝对筒柱藻(Cylindrotheca fusiformis)的滤食效应,测定了5种藻液浓度(30×107~150×107cells/L)及4个温度梯度(10℃、15℃、20℃和25℃)下魁蚶对饵料生物的滤食能力、功能反应类型和滤藻效应特征,并分别建立Holling圆盘方程。同时研究了水温20℃时魁蚶个体间的滤食干扰反应,建立了藻液浓度和魁蚶自身密度的联合反应方程。实验发现,水温20℃条件下,魁蚶幼贝对筒柱藻的平均滤食速率随着藻液浓度的增加而显著增大(P0.05),且0~4 h时段内的滤食速率显著高于其他时段。魁蚶滤食筒柱藻的功能反应属Holling-Ⅱ型,拟合圆盘方程为Na=1.0195N_0/1+0.002039N_0滤食功能系数为1.019 5,极限法推出壳长30~35 mm的魁蚶对筒柱藻的日均最大滤食量约为500×107 cells/L;10~25℃条件下,魁蚶的平均滤食速率和滤食功能反应系数随温度升高呈现先升高后下降的变化趋势,并于20℃时达到最大值,推测20℃是其最佳摄食温度。魁蚶的滤食效应存在较强的个体间干扰反应,平均滤食量和滤食作用率均随幼贝密度的增加而下降,且魁蚶滤食筒柱藻的功能反应与幼贝密度的关系可用幂函数方程E=0.730 8P﹣1.068表示,由此建立了魁蚶幼贝密度与筒柱藻藻液浓度之间的联合反应方程N_a=0.7451P~(-0.0684)N_0/1+0.0020N0。结果表明,水温20℃时,魁蚶幼贝具有较强的潜在滤食能力,其平均滤食量和滤食作用率与幼贝密度间存在明显的"负密度效应"特征。     

对资源增殖放流管理的思考

资源增殖放流是目前渔业资源发展越来越多提及的一个话题,成为一个新的社会热点。本文通过对资源增殖放流存在问题的分析,对资源增殖放流提出可实现的建议,促进渔业资源的蓬勃发展。     

Ten new highly polymorphic microsatellite loci in the blood clam Scapharca broughtonii

Ten novel microsatellite loci were isolated from blood clam Scapharca broughtonii, and the polymorphisms were examined to estimate genetic variability. The genetic variabilities varied depending on the locus. The number of alleles ranged from 11 to 23, and the observed and expected heterozygosities ranged from 0.63 to 0.93 and 0.66 to 0.95, respectively. Four loci showed significant Hardy–Weinberg disequilibrium at P < 0.05 level. The high variabilities revealed in this study suggest that microsatellites should prove useful for various genetic investigations.     

Effects of hypoxic and osmotic stress on the free D-aspartate level in the muscle of blood shell Scapharca broughtonii

Summary. Blood shell, Scapharca broughtonii, contains large quantities of free D-aspartate comparable to free L-aspartate in its tissues. When the shell was reared in hypoxic seawater, D-aspartate as well as L-aspartate in the foot muscle decreased rapidly, and their total level became about one-fourth within 24hr. None of the other amino acids examined showed a similar behavior, but many of them rather increased during the same period. The increase in L-alanine was especially remarkable and was almost equal to the sum of the decrease in aspartate enantiomers. When the shell that had been acclimated to hypoxic seawater for 96hr was transferred to normoxic seawater, all the amino acid levels mostly returned to the control levels within 96hr. In contrast to these effects of hypoxic stress, hyperosmotic stress of 150% seawater had no effect on the D- and L-aspartate levels in the same tissue. These results suggest that D-aspartate is involved in anaerobic energy metabolism of this bivalve as well as L-aspartate, whose vital role in anoxia-tolerant bivalves is well known.     

Free-living amoebae (FLA) co-occurring with legionellae in industrial waters

Legionella pneumophila is known as the causative agent of Legionnaires’ disease and free-living amoebae (FLA) can serve as vehicles for legionellae. The aim of this study was to screen industrial waters for the occurrence of FLA and their co-occurrence with legionellae. A total of 201 water samples, including 129 cooling waters and 72 process waters, and 30 cooling lubricants were included in the study. Treated waters were screened periodically, pre and post treatment. Altogether, 72.6% of the water samples were positive for FLA, acanthamoebae being most prevalent (in 23.9% of the samples) followed by Vermamoeba vermiformis (19.4%). Only one cooling lubricant was positive (Acanthamoeba genotype T4). Legionella spp. were detected in 34.8% of the water samples and in 15% in high concentrations (>1000 CFU/100 ml). Altogether, 81.4% of the Legionella-positive samples were positive for FLA by standard methods. By applying a highly sensitive nested PCR to a representative set of random samples it was revealed that Legionella spp. always co-occurred with Acanthamoeba spp. Although the addition of disinfectants did influence amoebal density and diversity, treated waters showed no difference concerning FLA in the interphases of disinfection. It appears that FLA can re-colonize treated waters within a short period of time.     

Scope for genetic enhancement of the parasitisation potential of four native strains of Trichogrammatoidea sp. nr. lutea Girault (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) in Kenya

In response to emerging interest in commercial mass production of Trichogramma for Helicoverpa armigera biocontrol in eastern Africa, laboratory experiments were undertaken to assess the scope for genetic enhancement of the parasitisation potential of native strains of the local common trichogrammatid species, Trichogrammatoidea sp. nr. lutea. Four promising strains (ex-Kilifi – Kilifi District, ex-Kwa Chai – Kibwezi District, ex-Rarieda – Bondo District and ex-Ebuhayi, Kakamega District) were tested for cross-mating in reciprocal combinations with focus on fecundity and progeny female ratio. While all the crosses resulted in F1 progeny of both sexes, significant differences were observed between homogamic and reciprocal heterogamic crosses in fecundity, progeny production, proportion of female progeny and adult longevity. Among all the crosses, the cross between ex-Rarieda strain females and ex-Kilifi strain males resulted in progeny that was significantly superior in fecundity and progeny female ratio. Conversely, Kilifi strain females crossed to males from ex-Rarieda strain gave rise to progeny with relatively low fecundity and female ratio. There were significant differences between homogamic crosses and most reciprocal heterogamic crosses in the major biological attributes. Genotypic and phenotypic variance-covariance matrices generated for six life-history traits showed high positive correlations for most traits in both inbred (P<0.05) and reciprocal heterogamic crosses (P<0.05 and P<0.001). Fecundity and number of female offspring were the most important factors in the heterogamic crosses. The results confirmed the scope for genetic enhancement through inter-strain crossing for improving the field impact potential of T. sp. nr. lutea being targeted for commercial mass production.     

印度北部Pali Gad流域资源利用模式研究

喜马拉雅西部独特、丰富的自然资源对当地居民生计及生态服务等方面起着重要的作用。由于长期以来当地居民与山地生态系统的相互作用,特别是农业生产、畜牧业放牧、薪柴采集以及其他多种多样的资源利用方式,形成了一种特殊的山区文化景观。本文以印度北部的山地小流域PaliGad（共有25个村子）为例,主要研究当地的资源利用状况,利用卫星遥感数据对该地区可利用自然资源进行评估分析,通过从户到户的社会经济调查,对其提供的生态服务功能以及受威胁的程度进行估计,研究分析了村民对资源需求及获取的时空变化情况。结果显示,平均每人每天的薪柴采集量为1．12k,平均每人每天通过修剪枝叶获得饲料采集量为3．69kg,平均每人每天从森林中采集草料的量为3．25kgo对生态系统服务功能进行估测的结果显示,森林可提供更多的临时调节功能,而农业更多的是支撑服务功能,河流,水体给当地人提供了文化服务功能。以山区典型的人-地生态系统为例,这类生态系统中的自然资源破碎化程度很高。研究发现,该区域贫瘠土地上的自然资源需求还在不断增加。因此,从长远来看,人对资源的无止境获取将不利于整个流域的可持续发展。     

Common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in California waters: Cranial differentiation of coastal and offshore ecotypes

Coastal and offshore bottlenose dolphins in California waters are currently assessed and managed as separate stocks. Recent molecular studies (of mtDNA haplotypes and microsatellites) have shown the two populations to be genetically differentiated. This study investigated cranial osteological differentiation of the forms. The sample analyzed included 139 skulls from live captures, direct takes, fishery bycatch, and strandings; the skulls were assigned to form based on collection locality or mtDNA haplotype. The coastal form differs from the offshore form mainly in features associated with feeding: larger and fewer teeth, more robust rostrum, larger mandibular condyle, and larger temporal fossa. This suggests that it may feed on larger and tougher prey than the offshore form. Differences between the forms in other features of the skull may reflect differences in diving behavior and sound production. Approximately 86% of the stranded specimens were estimated to be of coastal origin; based on relative estimated sizes of the two populations and assuming similar mortality rates, this suggests that a coastal carcass is about 50 times more likely to beach than an offshore one. The morphological differences between the two ecotypes indicate evolutionary adaptation to different environments and emphasize the importance of conserving the relatively small coastal population and its habitat.     

Fluorescence enhancement of rare earth Tb(III) by Tm(III) in benzyl benzoylmethyl sulphoxide complexes

A series of rare earth complexes [(Tb_xTm_y)L₅(ClO₄)₂](ClO₄)·3H₂O (x:y = 1.000:0.000, 0.999:0.001, 0.995:0.005, 0.990:0.010, 0.950:0.050, 0.900:0.100, 0.800:0.200, 0.700:0.300; L = C₆H₅CH₂SOCH₂COC₆H₅) (Tb(III) luminescence ion; Tm(III) doped inert ion) were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectra (IR) and ¹H‐NMR. The photophysical properties of these complexes were studied in detail using ultraviolet absorption spectra, fluorescent spectra and lifetimes. The fluorescence spectra of complexes indicated that the fluorescence emission intensity was significantly enhanced by Tm(III). The complexes showed the best luminescence properties when the mole ratio Tb(III):Tm(III) was 0.990:0.010. The fluorescence intensity could be increased to 390%. Additionally, phosphorescence spectra and the luminescence mechanisms are discussed. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in cockle (Anadara granosa) by PCR

This study aimed to determine the occurrence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in cockles (Anadara granosa) at a harvesting area and to detect the presence of virulent strains carrying the thermostable direct hemolysin (tdh) and TDH-related hemolysin genes (trh) using PCR. Of 100 samples, 62 were positive for the presence of V. parahaemolyticus with an MPN (most probable number) value greater than 3.0 (>1100 MPN per g). The PCR analysis revealed 2 samples to be positive for the tdh gene and 11 to be positive for the trh gene. Hence, these results demonstrate the presence of pathogenic V. parahaemolyticus in cockles harvested in the study area and reveal the potential risk of illness associated with their consumption.     

山东对囊蕨属(蹄盖蕨科)植物孢粉学研究及其在分类上的意义

采用扫描电镜对山东分布的8种对囊蕨属(Deparia)植物进行孢粉学观察。研究结果表明:在中国对对囊蕨属(Deparia Hook.& Grev.)蹄盖蕨科(Athyriaceae)新分类系统首次进行孢子形态亚显微结构研究;该属孢子形态圆肾形,左右对称,具周壁,其周壁纹饰在种内稳定,种间区别显著;为建立假蹄盖蕨亚属(Subgen.1.Athyriopsis)和蛾眉蕨亚属(Subgen.2.Lunathyrium )提供孢粉学依据;依据山东蛾眉蕨和东北蛾眉蕨孢壁纹饰的显著差异,山东蛾眉蕨应为一个独立的物种,不宜并入东北蛾眉蕨,建议恢复山东蛾眉蕨在植物分类学上的种级地位,依照对囊蕨属新分类系统,山东蛾眉蕨(Lunathyrium shandongense)新组合为中华山东对囊蕨(D.sinoshandongensis)。该研究不仅为对囊蕨属孢粉学积累了新的资料,也为近缘种的分类鉴定提供了孢粉学依据。因此对囊蕨属孢子形态研究,在该属孢粉学、分类学及系统演化上都具有重要意义。     

Use of randomly amplified polymorphic DNA analysis to differentiate isolates of Vibrio parahaemolyticus from cockles (Anadara granosa)

A total of 35 Kanagawa-negative strains of Vibrio parahaemolyticus isolated from cockles (Anadara granosa) were investigated by randomly amplified polymorphic DNA fingerprinting with three primers and their plasmid profiles. Eighteen strains carried small plasmid(s) of 2.4 to 7.3kb that enabled the V. parahaemolyticus to be grouped into eight plasmid patterns. The three primers generated polymorphisms in all 35 strains of V. parahaemolyticus tested, producing bands ranging from 0.25 to 3.9kb. The RAPD profiles revealed a high level of DNA sequence diversity within the Vibrio parahaemolyticus strains tested, and that cockles in the study area are populated by genetically polymorphic strains of V. parahaemolyticus.