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Live Copepod Culturing and Feeding.

Culturing and FeedingNutritional QualityThe nutritional quality of copepods is generally accepted to be very good for marine fish larvae, and believed to be of a higher quality than the commonly used live food Artemia. In general copepods have a high protein content (44-52%) and a good amino acid profile, with the exception of methionine and histidine (Table 5.4.).The fatty acid composi…
Copepod behavior and reproduction

Copepod behavior and reproduction

Copepods: Copepoda - Behavior And ReproductionFree swimming copepods gather phytoplankton from the water by using their antennae and maxillipeds. The swimming movements of these appendages help to create a flow of food-carrying water toward their mouths.Both male and female copepods are required for reproduction. Males locate females by following their pheromone trails in th…