Zooplankton exposure to microplastic contamination in a estuarine plume-influenced region, in Northeast Brazil.

This work describes the spatio-temporal distribution of suspected plastic and microplastic (MP) particles in estuarine plumes and analyzes the microplastic/zooplankton ratio. Subsurface hauls with a conical-cylindrical net were deployed in the coastal area of Tamandare (Pernambuco, Brazil), covering the plume of two rivers and a bay adjacent to coral reefs. A total of 2079 suspected plastic particles were detected, mostly fibers and fragments (>60%). Organic matter digestion was made using a 30% hydrogen peroxide solution, of which approximately 50% of suspected particles were validated as MPs. The average MP abundance was significantly higher during the high rainfall season (53.8 ± 89.6 and 18.8 ± 32.3 particles/m³, respectively), with higher values registered in the plume area (108.9 ± 158.5 and 44.6 ± 55.5 particles/m³). Polymer identification using FT-IR confirmed that suspected particles were mainly polypropylene, polyamide, and polyurethane. These results confirm the hypothesis of a temporal transport variation of MPs from the river to the coastal environments, particularly since the plume influences debris input. Eleven animal phyla were identified, and the subclass Copepoda was predominant (90%), particularly the nauplius stage (70%). Over 70% of verified MPs range between 20 and 2000 µm, equivalent to the most common size of zooplanktonic organisms. Results support that coastal areas near estuarine plumes are exposed to microplastic contamination, affecting species dependent on zooplankton in marine coastal food webs.

Distribution of the Planktonic Shrimp Lucifer (Thompson, 1829) (Decapoda, Sergestoidea) off the Amazon / Distribuição do camarão planctônico Lucifer (Thompson, 1829) (Decapoda, Sergestoidea) na plataforma continental amazônica

Lucifer faxoni (BORRADAILE, 1915) and L. typus (EDWARDS, 1837) are species first identified in the neritic and oceanic waters off the Amazon. Samplings were made aboard the vessel “Antares” at 22 stations in July and August, 2001 with a bongo net (500-µm mesh size). Hydrological data were taken simultaneously for comparative purposes. L. faxoni was present at thirteen of the fourteen neritic stations analysed, as well as at five of the eight oceanic stations. L. typus was present at three of the fourteen neritic stations and in one of the eight oceanic stations. The highest density of L. faxoni in the neritic province was 7,000 ind.m–3 (St. 82) and 159 ind.m–3 (St. 75) in the oceanic area. For L. typus, the highest density observed was 41 ind.m–3 (St. 64) in the neritic province. In the oceanic province, the highest single density value was recorded at station 75 (5 ind.m–3). Overall, L. faxoni typically presented the highest densities.

Lucifer faxoni (BORRADAILE, 1915) e L. typus (EDWARDS, 1837) são espécies identificadas pela primeira vez nas águas neríticas e oceânicas da Amazônia. As coletas foram realizadas a bordo do navio “Antares” em 22 estações em julho e agosto de 2001, com uma rede bongô (500 µm). Dados hidrológicos foram tomados simultaneamente para fins comparativos. L. faxoni esteve presente em 13 das 14 estações neríticas analisadas, bem como em 5 das 8 estações oceânicas. L. typus esteve presente em 3 das 14 estações neríticas e em 1 das 8 estações oceânicas. A maior densidade de L. faxoni na província nerítica foi de 7.000 ind.m–3 (estação 82) e 159 ind.m–3 (estação 75) na área oceânica. Para L. typus, a maior densidade observada foi de 41 ind.m–3 (estação 64), na província nerítica. Na província oceânica, o maior valor de densidade foi registrado na estação 75 (5 ind.m–3). No geral, L. faxoni tipicamente apresentou as maiores densidades.

Distribution of the Planktonic Shrimp Lucifer (Thompson, 1829) (Decapoda, Sergestoidea) off the Amazon / Distribuição do camarão planctônico Lucifer (Thompson, 1829) (Decapoda, Sergestoidea) na plataforma continental amazônica

Lucifer faxoni (BORRADAILE, 1915) and L. typus (EDWARDS, 1837) are species first identified in the neritic and oceanic waters off the Amazon. Samplings were made aboard the vessel “Antares” at 22 stations in July and August, 2001 with a bongo net (500-µm mesh size). Hydrological data were taken simultaneously for comparative purposes. L. faxoni was present at thirteen of the fourteen neritic stations analysed, as well as at five of the eight oceanic stations. L. typus was present at three of the fourteen neritic stations and in one of the eight oceanic stations. The highest density of L. faxoni in the neritic province was 7,000 ind.m–3 (St. 82) and 159 ind.m–3 (St. 75) in the oceanic area. For L. typus, the highest density observed was 41 ind.m–3 (St. 64) in the neritic province. In the oceanic province, the highest single density value was recorded at station 75 (5 ind.m–3). Overall, L. faxoni typically presented the highest densities.(AU)

Lucifer faxoni (BORRADAILE, 1915) e L. typus (EDWARDS, 1837) são espécies identificadas pela primeira vez nas águas neríticas e oceânicas da Amazônia. As coletas foram realizadas a bordo do navio “Antares” em 22 estações em julho e agosto de 2001, com uma rede bongô (500 µm). Dados hidrológicos foram tomados simultaneamente para fins comparativos. L. faxoni esteve presente em 13 das 14 estações neríticas analisadas, bem como em 5 das 8 estações oceânicas. L. typus esteve presente em 3 das 14 estações neríticas e em 1 das 8 estações oceânicas. A maior densidade de L. faxoni na província nerítica foi de 7.000 ind.m–3 (estação 82) e 159 ind.m–3 (estação 75) na área oceânica. Para L. typus, a maior densidade observada foi de 41 ind.m–3 (estação 64), na província nerítica. Na província oceânica, o maior valor de densidade foi registrado na estação 75 (5 ind.m–3). No geral, L. faxoni tipicamente apresentou as maiores densidades.(AU)

Distribution of the Planktonic Shrimp Lucifer (Thompson, 1829) (Decapoda, Sergestoidea) off the Amazon

Lucifer faxoni (BORRADAILE, 1915) and L. typus (EDWARDS, 1837) are species first identified in the neritic and oceanic waters off the Amazon. Samplings were made aboard the vessel Antares at 22 stations in July and August, 2001 with a bongo net (500-µm mesh size). Hydrological data were taken simultaneously for comparative purposes. L. faxoni was present at thirteen of the fourteen neritic stations analysed, as well as at five of the eight oceanic stations. L. typus was present at three of the fourteen neritic stations and in one of the eight oceanic stations. The highest density of L. faxoni in the neritic province was 7,000 ind.m3 (St. 82) and 159 ind.m3 (St. 75) in the oceanic area. For L. typus, the highest density observed was 41 ind.m3 (St. 64) in the neritic province. In the oceanic province, the highest single density value was recorded at station 75 (5 ind.m3). Overall, L. faxonitypically presented the highest densities.

Lucifer faxoni (BORRADAILE, 1915) e L. typus (EDWARDS, 1837) são espécies identificadas pela primeira vez nas águas neríticas e oceânicas da Amazônia. As coletas foram realizadas a bordo do navio Antares em 22 estações em julho e agosto de 2001, com uma rede bongô (500 µm). Dados hidrológicos foram tomados simultaneamente para fins comparativos. L. faxoniesteve presente em 13 das 14 estações neríticas analisadas, bem como em 5 das 8 estações oceânicas. L. typusesteve presente em 3 das 14 estações neríticas e em 1 das 8 estações oceânicas. A maior densidade de L. faxoni na província nerítica foi de 7.000 ind.m3 (estação 82) e 159 ind.m3 (estação 75) na área oceânica. Para L. typus, a maior densidade observada foi de 41 ind.m3 (estação 64), na província nerítica. Na província oceânica, o maior valor de densidade foi registrado na estação 75 (5 ind.m3). No geral, L. faxonitipicamente apresentou as maiores densidades.

Distribution of the planktonic shrimp Lucifer (Thompson, 1829) (Decapoda, Sergestoidea) off the Amazon.

Lucifer faxoni (BORRADAILE, 1915) and L. typus (EDWARDS, 1837) are species first identified in the neritic and oceanic waters off the Amazon. Samplings were made aboard the vessel "Antares" at 22 stations in July and August, 2001 with a bongo net (500-µm mesh size). Hydrological data were taken simultaneously for comparative purposes. L. faxoni was present at thirteen of the fourteen neritic stations analysed, as well as at five of the eight oceanic stations. L. typus was present at three of the fourteen neritic stations and in one of the eight oceanic stations. The highest density of L. faxoni in the neritic province was 7,000 ind.m(-3) (St. 82) and 159 ind.m(-3) (St. 75) in the oceanic area. For L. typus, the highest density observed was 41 ind.m(-3) (St. 64) in the neritic province. In the oceanic province, the highest single density value was recorded at station 75 (5 ind.m(-3)). Overall, L. faxoni typically presented the highest densities.

The zooplankton biodiversity of some freshwater environments in Parnaíba basin (Piauí, Northeastern Brazil).

The plankton fauna of the state of Piauí, Northeastern Brazil, especially in the Parnaíba basin, is still poorly known; the results of most studies of the subject have not been published and can only be found in grey literature (unpublished scientific works), such as course completion work and consulting reports. Thus, this paper presents data from samples taken recently from different water bodies in Piauí and represents the second study to be published on the region's zooplankton since the pioneering work of Spandl (1926). A total of 38 species were recorded, including 23 new occurrences of rotifers, 10 of cladocerans and 2 of copepods for the state of Piauí. The greatest richness was observed for the rotifers, of which the genus Brachionus must be highlighted, especially at the Joana reservoir. Among the crustaceans, the greatest richness was observed at the Bezerra reservoir, where cladocerans of the genus Bosmina were prominent. The rotifers Brachionus havanaensis Rousselet, 1911 and Filinia longiseta (Ehrenberg, 1834); the cladocerans Diaphanosoma spinulosum Herbst, 1967 and Moina micrura Kurz, 1874; and the copepods Notodiaptomus cearensis Wright, 1936 and Thermocyclops decipiens Kiefer, 1927 occurred in all or in most environments in which the respective groups were studied. The results presented here expand the taxonomic list of zooplankton for the state of Piauí, including a total fauna of 30 species of rotifers, 15 of cladocerans and 3 of copepods. The zooplankton richness was considered low in the studied reservoirs compared to other freshwater ecosystems from Northeastern Brazil; however, the few studies developed in the Parnaíba basin suggest that the diversity for these organisms should be higher.

The zooplankton biodiversity of some freshwater environments in Parnaíba basin (Piauí, Northeastern Brazil) / Diversidade do zooplâncton de alguns ambientes de água doce na bacia do rio Parnaíba (Piauí, Nordeste do Brasil)

The plankton fauna of the state of Piauí, Northeastern Brazil, especially in the Parnaíba basin, is still poorly known; the results of most studies of the subject have not been published and can only be found in grey literature (unpublished scientific works), such as course completion work and consulting reports. Thus, this paper presents data from samples taken recently from different water bodies in Piauí and represents the second study to be published on the region's zooplankton since the pioneering work of Spandl (1926). A total of 38 species were recorded, including 23 new occurrences of rotifers, 10 of cladocerans and 2 of copepods for the state of Piauí. The greatest richness was observed for the rotifers, of which the genus Brachionus must be highlighted, especially at the Joana reservoir. Among the crustaceans, the greatest richness was observed at the Bezerra reservoir, where cladocerans of the genus Bosmina were prominent. The rotifers Brachionus havanaensis Rousselet, 1911 and Filinia longiseta (Ehrenberg, 1834); the cladocerans Diaphanosoma spinulosum Herbst, 1967 and Moina micrura Kurz, 1874; and the copepods Notodiaptomus cearensis Wright, 1936 and Thermocyclops decipiens Kiefer, 1927 occurred in all or in most environments in which the respective groups were studied. The results presented here expand the taxonomic list of zooplankton for the state of Piauí, including a total fauna of 30 species of rotifers, 15 of cladocerans and 3 of copepods. The zooplankton richness was considered low in the studied reservoirs compared to other freshwater ecosystems from Northeastern Brazil; however, the few studies developed in the Parnaíba basin suggest that the diversity for these organisms should be higher.

A fauna planctônica do Estado do Piauí, Nordeste do Brasil, especialmente para a Bacia do Rio Parnaíba, é ainda pouco conhecida; o resultado da maioria dos estudos não é publicado, podendo ser encontrado apenas em bibliografia cinzenta (não publicada cientificamente), tais como trabalhos de finalização de curso e relatórios de consultorias. Assim, o presente trabalho apresenta dados de amostragens recentes realizadas em diferentes corpos d'água do Piauí, consistindo no segundo estudo publicado sobre o zooplâncton da região, após o trabalho pioneiro de Spandl (1926). Registrou-se um total de 38 espécies, incluindo 23 novas ocorrências de rotíferos, dez novas ocorrências de cladóceros e dois novos registros de copépodes para o estado do Piauí. A maior riqueza foi observada para os rotíferos, com destaque para o gênero Brachionus, sobretudo no Açude Joana. Entre os crustáceos, foi observada uma maior riqueza no Açude Bezerra, destacando-se os cladóceros do gênero Bosmina. Os rotíferos Brachionus havanaensis Rousselet, 1911 e Filinia longiseta (Ehrenberg, 1834), os cladóceros Diaphanosoma spinulosum Herbst, 1967 e Moina micrura Kurz, 1874, e os copépodes Notodiaptomus cearensis Wright, 1936 e Thermocyclops decipiens Kiefer, 1927 ocorreram em todos ou na maioria dos ambientes onde os respectivos grupos foram estudados. Os resultados apresentados aqui ampliam a lista taxonômica do zooplâncton do Estado do Piauí, em uma fauna total de 30 espécies de rotíferos, 15 de cladóceros e três de copépodes. A riqueza do zooplâncton nos ambientes estudados foi considerada baixa em comparação com outros ecossistemas de água doce da Região Nordeste do Brasil; porém, os poucos estudos desenvolvidos na Bacia do Rio Parnaíba sugerem que a diversidade destes organismos seja maior.

The zooplankton biodiversity of some freshwater environments in Parnaíba basin (Piauí, Northeastern Brazil) / Diversidade do zooplâncton de alguns ambientes de água doce na bacia do rio Parnaíba (Piauí, Nordeste do Brasil)

The plankton fauna of the state of Piauí, Northeastern Brazil, especially in the Parnaíba basin, is still poorly known; the results of most studies of the subject have not been published and can only be found in grey literature (unpublished scientific works), such as course completion work and consulting reports. Thus, this paper presents data from samples taken recently from different water bodies in Piauí and represents the second study to be published on the region's zooplankton since the pioneering work of Spandl (1926). A total of 38 species were recorded, including 23 new occurrences of rotifers, 10 of cladocerans and 2 of copepods for the state of Piauí. The greatest richness was observed for the rotifers, of which the genus Brachionus must be highlighted, especially at the Joana reservoir. Among the crustaceans, the greatest richness was observed at the Bezerra reservoir, where cladocerans of the genus Bosmina were prominent. The rotifers Brachionus havanaensis Rousselet, 1911 and Filinia longiseta (Ehrenberg, 1834); the cladocerans Diaphanosoma spinulosum Herbst, 1967 and Moina micrura Kurz, 1874; and the copepods Notodiaptomus cearensis Wright, 1936 and Thermocyclops decipiens Kiefer, 1927 occurred in all or in most environments in which the respective groups were studied. The results presented here expand the taxonomic list of zooplankton for the state of Piauí, including a total fauna of 30 species of rotifers, 15 of cladocerans and 3 of copepods. The zooplankton richness was considered low in the studied reservoirs compared to other freshwater ecosystems from Northeastern Brazil; however, the few studies developed in the Parnaíba basin suggest that the diversity for these organisms should be higher.(AU)

A fauna planctônica do Estado do Piauí, Nordeste do Brasil, especialmente para a Bacia do Rio Parnaíba, é ainda pouco conhecida; o resultado da maioria dos estudos não é publicado, podendo ser encontrado apenas em bibliografia cinzenta (não publicada cientificamente), tais como trabalhos de finalização de curso e relatórios de consultorias. Assim, o presente trabalho apresenta dados de amostragens recentes realizadas em diferentes corpos d'água do Piauí, consistindo no segundo estudo publicado sobre o zooplâncton da região, após o trabalho pioneiro de Spandl (1926). Registrou-se um total de 38 espécies, incluindo 23 novas ocorrências de rotíferos, dez novas ocorrências de cladóceros e dois novos registros de copépodes para o estado do Piauí. A maior riqueza foi observada para os rotíferos, com destaque para o gênero Brachionus, sobretudo no Açude Joana. Entre os crustáceos, foi observada uma maior riqueza no Açude Bezerra, destacando-se os cladóceros do gênero Bosmina. Os rotíferos Brachionus havanaensis Rousselet, 1911 e Filinia longiseta (Ehrenberg, 1834), os cladóceros Diaphanosoma spinulosum Herbst, 1967 e Moina micrura Kurz, 1874, e os copépodes Notodiaptomus cearensis Wright, 1936 e Thermocyclops decipiens Kiefer, 1927 ocorreram em todos ou na maioria dos ambientes onde os respectivos grupos foram estudados. Os resultados apresentados aqui ampliam a lista taxonômica do zooplâncton do Estado do Piauí, em uma fauna total de 30 espécies de rotíferos, 15 de cladóceros e três de copépodes. A riqueza do zooplâncton nos ambientes estudados foi considerada baixa em comparação com outros ecossistemas de água doce da Região Nordeste do Brasil; porém, os poucos estudos desenvolvidos na Bacia do Rio Parnaíba sugerem que a diversidade destes organismos seja maior.(AU)

Zooplankton community dynamics in relation to the seasonal cycle and nutrient inputs in an urban tropical estuary in Brazil / Dinâmica da comunidade zooplanctônica em relação a um ciclo sazonal e aportes de nutrientes em um estuário urbano tropical no Brasil

Micro- and mesozooplankton were studied in the Sergipe estuary, northeastern Brazil, in order to assess the temporal variability in abundance and biodiversity under stressed conditions (urban pollution). Zooplankton samples and abiotic data were collected at one station during a full tidal cycle in July 2001 and in February 2002, corresponding to the rainy and dry seasons, respectively. The salinity regime was euhaline-polyhaline. Phosphate and dissolved oxygen were higher in July 2001, and nitrite, nitrate and ammonia in February 2002. Chlorophyll-a concentrations were low as a result of light limitation, with 1.18 ± 0.88 µg.m-3 in February and 1.53 ± 1.48 µg.m-3 in July. Fifty-nine zooplankton taxa were identified. Microzooplankton were abundant, mainly the tintinnid Favella ehrenbergii, and ranged from 18,649 ind.m-3 in July to 678,009 ind.m-3 in February. Mesozooplankton ranged from 1,537 ind.m-3 in July to 37,062 ind.m-3 in February and were dominated by barnacle nauplii in July and by copepods in February. The cluster analysis by taxa revealed the existence of three distinct groups: resilient species, characteristic of estuarine areas and occurring during all the year; species mainly more abundant in July (indicators of a healthier environmental condition); and species more abundant in February (tolerant to poor water quality).

O micro-e o mesozooplâncton foram estudados no estuário do rio Sergipe, Nordeste do Brasil para conhecer a variação temporal em abundância e biodiversidade sob condições de estresse. Amostras do zooplâncton e dados abióticos foram coletados em uma estação durante um ciclo completo de marés em julho de 2001 e em fevereiro de 2002, correspondendo aos períodos chuvoso e seco, respectivamente. O regime de salinidade variou de euhalino a polihalino. O fosfato e o oxigênio dissolvidos foram mais elevados em julho 2001, e o nitrito, o nitrato e a amônia, em fevereiro 2002. As concentrações de clorofila-a foram baixas devido à limitação da luz, com valores médios de 1,18 ± 0,88 µg.m-3 em fevereiro e 1,53 ± 1,48 µg.m-3 em julho. Foram identificados 59 taxa zooplanctônicos. O microzooplâncton foi abundante, principalmente o tintinídeo Favella ehrenbergii, que variou de 18.649 ind.m-3 em julho a 678.009 ind.m-3 em fevereiro. O mesozooplâncton variou de 1.537 ind.m-3 em julho a 37.062 ind.m-3 em fevereiro e foi dominado por náuplios de Cirripedia em julho e por Copepoda em fevereiro. A análise de agrupamento por taxa revelou a existência de três grupos: espécies resilientes, características de áreas estuarinas de ocorrência contínua; espécies que dominaram em julho (indicadores de uma melhor condição ambiental); e espécies mais abundantes em fevereiro (tolerantes à baixa qualidade da água).

Zooplankton community dynamics in relation to the seasonal cycle and nutrient inputs in an urban tropical estuary in Brazil.

Micro- and mesozooplankton were studied in the Sergipe estuary, northeastern Brazil, in order to assess the temporal variability in abundance and biodiversity under stressed conditions (urban pollution). Zooplankton samples and abiotic data were collected at one station during a full tidal cycle in July 2001 and in February 2002, corresponding to the rainy and dry seasons, respectively. The salinity regime was euhaline-polyhaline. Phosphate and dissolved oxygen were higher in July 2001, and nitrite, nitrate and ammonia in February 2002. Chlorophyll-a concentrations were low as a result of light limitation, with 1.18 +/- 0.88 microg x m(-3) in February and 1.53 +/- 1.48 microg x m(-3) in July. Fifty-nine zooplankton taxa were identified. Microzooplankton were abundant, mainly the tintinnid Favella ehrenbergii, and ranged from 18,649 ind x m(-3) in July to 678,009 ind x m(-3) in February. Mesozooplankton ranged from 1,537 ind x m(-3) in July to 37,062 ind x m(-3) in February and were dominated by barnacle nauplii in July and by copepods in February. The cluster analysis by taxa revealed the existence of three distinct groups: resilient species, characteristic of estuarine areas and occurring during all the year; species mainly more abundant in July (indicators of a healthier environmental condition); and species more abundant in February (tolerant to poor water quality).

Zooplankton community dynamics in relation to the seasonal cycle and nutrient inputs in an urban tropical estuary in Brazil

Micro- and mesozooplankton were studied in the Sergipe estuary, northeastern Brazil, in order to assess the temporal variability in abundance and biodiversity under stressed conditions (urban pollution). Zooplankton samples and abiotic data were collected at one station during a full tidal cycle in July 2001 and in February 2002, corresponding to the rainy and dry seasons, respectively. The salinity regime was euhaline-polyhaline. Phosphate and dissolved oxygen were higher in July 2001, and nitrite, nitrate and ammonia in February 2002. Chlorophyll-a concentrations were low as a result of light limitation, with 1.18 ± 0.88 µg.m-3 in February and 1.53 ± 1.48 µg.m-3 in July. Fifty-nine zooplankton taxa were identified. Microzooplankton were abundant, mainly the tintinnid Favella ehrenbergii, and ranged from 18,649 ind.m-3 in July to 678,009 ind.m-3 in February. Mesozooplankton ranged from 1,537 ind.m-3 in July to 37,062 ind.m-3 in February and were dominated by barnacle nauplii in July and by copepods in February. The cluster analysis by taxa revealed the existence of three distinct groups: resilient species, characteristic of estuarine areas and occurring during all the year; species mainly more abundant in July (indicators of a healthier environmental condition); and species more abundant in February (tolerant to poor water quality).

O micro-e o mesozooplâncton foram estudados no estuário do rio Sergipe, Nordeste do Brasil para conhecer a variação temporal em abundância e biodiversidade sob condições de estresse. Amostras do zooplâncton e dados abióticos foram coletados em uma estação durante um ciclo completo de marés em julho de 2001 e em fevereiro de 2002, correspondendo aos períodos chuvoso e seco, respectivamente. O regime de salinidade variou de euhalino a polihalino. O fosfato e o oxigênio dissolvidos foram mais elevados em julho 2001, e o nitrito, o nitrato e a amônia, em fevereiro 2002. As concentrações de clorofila-a foram baixas devido à limitação da luz, com valores médios de 1,18 ± 0,88 µg.m-3 em fevereiro e 1,53 ± 1,48 µg.m-3 em julho. Foram identificados 59 taxa zooplanctônicos. O microzooplâncton foi abundante, principalmente o tintinídeo Favella ehrenbergii, que variou de 18.649 ind.m-3 em julho a 678.009 ind.m-3 em fevereiro. O mesozooplâncton variou de 1.537 ind.m-3 em julho a 37.062 ind.m-3 em fevereiro e foi dominado por náuplios de Cirripedia em julho e por Copepoda em fevereiro. A análise de agrupamento por taxa revelou a existência de três grupos: espécies resilientes, características de áreas estuarinas de ocorrência contínua; espécies que dominaram em julho (indicadores de uma melhor condição ambiental); e espécies mais abundantes em fevereiro (tolerantes à baixa qualidade da água).

Heterogeneous growth fingerlings of the Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus: effects of density and initial size variability.

In this study, the effect of initial heterogeneity of weight and density on heterogeneous growth (HetG) evaluated by the coefficient of the variation of weight in the young Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus of the territorial species was tested. Fish were maintained in a glass aquarium (8 and 2 L of water) with two levels of initial heterogeneity of weight: low and high, under two density conditions: low and high, thus constituting four conditions (six replications for each). Initially, the weights of the animals were taken after 8, 16, 22 and 30 days (end of experiment). The results, evaluated by the non-parametric test of Kruskal- Wallis, demonstrated that in the groups where the animals were stored under high initial HetG, there was a reduction of the same and that in the groups where the animals were stored under high density, there was exacerbation or maintained high values of HetG. High density in association with high initial heterogeneity caused more exacerbation of HetG in such a way that the density appeared to be a determining factor for exacerbation or the maintenance of high values of HetG, whereas the initial heterogeneity of the weight could be a secondary factor.

Heterogeneous growth fingerlings of the Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus: effects of density and initial size variability

Neste trabalho, testou-se o efeito da heterogeneidade inicial de peso e da densidade sobre o crescimento heterogêneo (CHet, avaliado pelo coeficiente de variação do peso) em juvenis de tilápia-do-Nilo Oreochromis niloticus, espécie territorial. Os peixes foram mantidos em aquários de vidro (8 e 2 L d’água) com dois níveis de heterogeneidade inicial de peso: baixo e alto, sob duas densidades: baixa e alta, configurando-se quatro condições (6 réplicas cada uma). Os pesos dos animais foram tomados no início, aos 8, 16, 22 e 30 dias (final do experimento). Os resultados, avaliados pelo teste não paramétrico de Kruskal-Wallis, demonstraram que nos grupos em que os animais foram estocados com alto CHet inicial houve redução e que nos grupos em que os animais foram estocados em alta densidade houve exacerbação ou manutenção dos altos valores de CHet. A alta densidade quando associada à alta heterogeneidade inicial provocou maior exacerbação do CHet de forma que a densidade parece ser um fator determinante da exacerbação ou da manutenção de altos valores de CHet, enquanto a heterogeneidade inicial de peso pode ser um fator secundário.

Heterogeneous growth fingerlings of the Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus: effects of density and initial size variability

In this study, the effect of initial heterogeneity of weight and density on heterogeneous growth (HetG) evaluated by the coefficient of the variation of weight in the young Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus of the territorial species was tested. Fish were maintained in a glass aquarium (8 and 2 L of water) with two levels of initial heterogeneity of weight: low and high, under two density conditions: low and high, thus constituting four conditions (six replications for each). Initially, the weights of the animals were taken after 8, 16, 22 and 30 days (end of experiment). The results, evaluated by the non-parametric test of Kruskal- Wallis, demonstrated that in the groups where the animals were stored under high initial HetG, there was a reduction of the same and that in the groups where the animals were stored under high density, there was exacerbation or maintained high values of HetG. High density in association with high initial heterogeneity caused more exacerbation of HetG in such a way that the density appeared to be a determining factor for exacerbation or the maintenance of high values of HetG, whereas the initial heterogeneity of the weight could be a secondary factor.

Neste trabalho, testou-se o efeito da heterogeneidade inicial de peso e da densidade sobre o crescimento heterogêneo (CHet, avaliado pelo coeficiente de variação do peso) em juvenis de tilápia-do-Nilo Oreochromis niloticus, espécie territorial. Os peixes foram mantidos em aquários de vidro (8 e 2 L dágua) com dois níveis de heterogeneidade inicial de peso: baixo e alto, sob duas densidades: baixa e alta, configurando-se quatro condições (6 réplicas cada uma). Os pesos dos animais foram tomados no início, aos 8, 16, 22 e 30 dias (final do experimento). Os resultados, avaliados pelo teste não paramétrico de Kruskal-Wallis, demonstraram que nos grupos em que os animais foram estocados com alto CHet inicial houve redução e que nos grupos em que os animais foram estocados em alta densidade houve exacerbação ou manutenção dos altos valores de CHet. A alta densidade quando associada à alta heterogeneidade inicial provocou maior exacerbação do CHet de forma que a densidade parece ser um fator determinante da exacerbação ou da manutenção de altos valores de CHet, enquanto a heterogeneidade inicial de peso pode ser um fator secundário.

Heterogeneous growth fingerlings of the Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus: effects of density and initial size variability

In this study, the effect of initial heterogeneity of weight and density on heterogeneous growth (HetG) evaluated by the coefficient of the variation of weight in the young Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus of the territorial species was tested. Fish were maintained in a glass aquarium (8 and 2 L of water) with two levels of initial heterogeneity of weight: low and high, under two density conditions: low and high, thus constituting four conditions (six replications for each). Initially, the weights of the animals were taken after 8, 16, 22 and 30 days (end of experiment). The results, evaluated by the non-parametric test of Kruskal- Wallis, demonstrated that in the groups where the animals were stored under high initial HetG, there was a reduction of the same and that in the groups where the animals were stored under high density, there was exacerbation or maintained high values of HetG. High density in association with high initial heterogeneity caused more exacerbation of HetG in such a way that the density appeared to be a determining factor for exacerbation or the maintenance of high values of HetG, whereas the initial heterogeneity of the weight could be a secondary factor.

Neste trabalho, testou-se o efeito da heterogeneidade inicial de peso e da densidade sobre o crescimento heterogêneo (CHet, avaliado pelo coeficiente de variação do peso) em juvenis de tilápia-do-Nilo Oreochromis niloticus, espécie territorial. Os peixes foram mantidos em aquários de vidro (8 e 2 L d’água) com dois níveis de heterogeneidade inicial de peso: baixo e alto, sob duas densidades: baixa e alta, configurando-se quatro condições (6 réplicas cada uma). Os pesos dos animais foram tomados no início, aos 8, 16, 22 e 30 dias (final do experimento). Os resultados, avaliados pelo teste não paramétrico de Kruskal-Wallis, demonstraram que nos grupos em que os animais foram estocados com alto CHet inicial houve redução e que nos grupos em que os animais foram estocados em alta densidade houve exacerbação ou manutenção dos altos valores de CHet. A alta densidade quando associada à alta heterogeneidade inicial provocou maior exacerbação do CHet de forma que a densidade parece ser um fator determinante da exacerbação ou da manutenção de altos valores de CHet, enquanto a heterogeneidade inicial de peso pode ser um fator secundário.

Cladocerans (Branchiopoda) of a tropical estuary in Brazil.

The study was conducted in the Capibaribe river estuary in Recife (Brazil) to assess the role played by cladocerans in a eutrophic environment. Samplings were carried out monthly at 4 fixed stations along the estuary from July 1987 to June 1988. Collections were made with a plankton net of 65 micrometers mesh size. Six cladocerans species were registered: Penilia avirostris, Diaphanosoma spinulosum, Chlydorus barroisi, Ceriodaphnia rigaudi, Ilyocryptus spinifer, and Moina micrura. The most frequent species was Moina micrura with 49%. The only true marine species was Penilia avirostris, which was registered at station 1 (close to the river mouth), during high and low tide and in the dry season. The Cladocera average density decreased from 329 ind.m'3 (August 1987, high tide) to 2 ind.m(-3) (March 1988, high tide) due to the high load of organic and chemical pollution received by the estuary. At all stations, D. spinulosum, M. micrura, and C. barroisi occurred with a wide distribution, mainly during the rainy season. C. rigaudi and I. spinifer were rare, occurring only during the rainy season. Cladocerans played an important role in the food webs of the plankton community of the Capibaribe tropical estuary and the dominance of a few small species indicated a hypereutrophic environment. A high level of disturbance was indicated by the decline in diversity of specialized species and the increase in abundance of opportunistic species like M. micrura.

Análise do óleo essencial de folhas de três quimiotipos de Lippia alba (Mill.) N. E. Br. (Verbenaceae) cultivados em condições semelhantes / Analysis of the essential oil from leaves of three Lippia alba (Mill.) N. E. Br. (Verbenaceae) chemotypes cultivated on the same conditions

A composição do óleo essencial de Lippia alba apresenta variação quantitativa e qualitativa, levando à separação em quimiotipos. O trabalho tem como objetivo analisar o óleo essencial de folhas de três quimiotipos de Lippia alba, provenientes de diferentes regiões do Brasil, cultivados em condições semelhantes, a fim de verificar se as diferenças na composição do óleo devem-se a fatores ambientais ou a variação genética infraespecífica e se a floração influencia o rendimento e a composição do óleo. Os quimiotipos produtores de citral, carvona e linalol, foram denominados Lippia alba 1, 2 e 3, respectivamente. Os óleos essenciais foram extraídos por hidrodestilação de folhas e analisados por cromatografia com fase gasosa e cromatografia com fase gasosa acoplada ao espectrômetro de massas. O melhor rendimento foi obtido das plantas no estágio vegetativo. A composição do óleo essencial manteve-se inalterada para os três quimiotipos após cultivo em condições semelhantes e também não variou qualitativamente durante o crescimento vegetativo e floração. Os dados obtidos reforçam a idéia que as diferenças na composição do óleo essencial dos quimiotipos refletem variações genotípicas entre as plantas e que a extração de óleo essencial de L. alba deve ser efetuada na fase de crescimento vegetativo, quando é maior o rendimento do óleo e a porcentagem dos componentes majoritários.

The composition of Lippia alba essential oil varies in a manner that different chemotypes are recognized. This work deals with the analysis of the essential oil from three chemotypes of L. alba from different regions of Brazil, cultivated in similar conditions, to verify if the differences in their chemical composition can be due to environmental conditions or may be due to infra-specific genetic variation. The influence of flowering was investigated regarding essential oil yield and composition. The chemotypes producing citral, carvone and linalol were denominated chemotypes 1, 2 and 3, respectively. The essential oils were obtained by hydrodistillation of the leaves, at flowering and vegetative growth stages. Essential oils were analyzed by GC and GC/MS. A better yield was obtained from plants at vegetative stage. The composition of the essential oils remained unchanged after cultivation in the same conditions, and did not vary qualitatively during flowering and vegetative periods. Relative percentages of the major compounds changed during flowering period. Data obtained allow us to reinforce the idea that differences in the essential oil composition of the three chemotypes are due to genotypic variations and that the essential oil extraction during the vegetative period enables a better yield and higher percentages of the major compounds.