Biochemical composition of Nyctiphanes australis and its possible use as an aquaculture feed source : lipids, pigments and fluoride content

A study of Nyctiphanes australis indicates that it contains, on a dry weight basis, an average of 52% crude protein and 5-9.5% lipid. N. australis also contains high levels of fluoride.

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Published in:Marine biology 1995-03, Vol.122 (1), p.121-128
Main Authors: VIRTUE, P, JOHANNES, R. E, NICHOLS, P. D, YOUNG, J. W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal aquaculture
Animal productions
Aquaculture
Aquaculture feeds
Biochemical composition
Biochemistry
Biological and medical sciences
Feeds
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Lipids
Marine
Marine biology
Nyctiphanes australis
Pisciculture
Plankton
Salmonidae
Vertebrate aquaculture
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Summary:A study of Nyctiphanes australis indicates that it contains, on a dry weight basis, an average of 52% crude protein and 5-9.5% lipid. N. australis also contains high levels of fluoride.
ISSN:0025-3162
1432-1793
DOI:10.1007/BF00349285