西藏高原鳅个体繁殖力的研究

对拉萨河西藏高原鳅(Triplophysa tibetana)个体生殖力及其相关生物学参数关系进行了分析研究。结果显示:西藏高原鳅个体绝对生殖力F为254~6796粒,平均为2319.9粒;相对生殖力FL为33.6~770.5粒/cm,平均为284.5粒/cm;相对生殖力FW为44.0~1981.3粒/g,平均为730.8粒/g。个体生殖力F和FL与各参数正相关,除与肥满度和卵比重相关关系不显著(P>0.05)外,其余均显著相关(P<0.05);FW与各因素均显著相关(P<0.05),但仅与卵巢重、成熟系数和卵比重正相关。     

沱江史家段四川华吸鳅个体生殖力研究

为了解沱江-史家段四川华吸鳅的个体生殖力,于2018年3-5月采集性腺发育到IV期的雌性四川华吸鳅83尾进行研究。测量所有样本的体长(L)、体质量(M)、净体质量(W)等6种生物学指标,取鳞片鉴定年龄,测定卵粒直径并用重量法计数个体绝对生殖力(F)、体长相对生殖力(FL)以及体质量相对生殖力(FW),用5种数学模型以及回归方程拟合个体生殖力与生物学指标的关系。结果显示,调查样本由2-4龄组成,F为(829.09 ± 627.54)粒,变幅为80-3790 粒；FL为(12.95 ± 8.46)粒/mm,变幅为1.40-48.58 粒/mm；FW为(206.97 ± 114.73)粒/g,变幅为25.21-614.45 粒/g。F和FL与体长、体质量、净体质量、成熟系数和年龄,FW与体长、成熟系数和年龄呈二次函数相关。四川华吸鳅卵径分布只出现了一个较大的峰值,推测其为一次产卵类型。     

黑水河下游前鳍高原鳅的繁殖特征

前鳍高原鳅Triplophysa anterodorsalis Zhu Cao, 1989是一种长江上游特有鱼类,其主要分布在金沙江下游水域。2014年1-12月在金沙江一级支流黑水河下游江段逐月采集样本,对其繁殖特征进行了研究。结果显示：前鳍高原鳅的性成熟个体在1-2月以及9-12月出现,其雌、雄个体的性成熟系数平均值均在12月份达到最大值;50%个体达到性成熟的全长分别为雌性72 mm,雄性78 mm;繁殖季节雌雄性比为0.98:1;平均卵径为0.64 mm,卵径分布呈单峰型;绝对繁殖力变动范围为1428-6356粒/尾,平均值为3834粒/尾;相对繁殖力变动范围为250-938粒/g,平均值为535粒/g;全长、体质量与绝对繁殖力呈二次项函数正相关;繁殖季节的水温变动范围为9.3-20.6 ℃,平均值为14.1 ℃。研究表明：前鳍高原鳅有明显的产卵集群情况,且其为一种均衡策略者鱼类。本文能够为前鳍高原鳅资源的保护,特别是为其全人工繁殖技术的实现提供基础数据支撑。     

呼伦湖蒙古油繁殖生物学的研究

对蒙古油(Hemiculter bleekeri warpachowskyi)的繁殖季节、繁殖习性、繁殖力、性比等繁殖生物学指标进行了研究。结果表明:蒙古油属敞水性产卵类型,粘性卵,为一次产卵类型。蒙古油初次性成熟年龄为1龄,繁殖季节为6月中旬至7月下旬,以7月中旬为产卵盛期。蒙古油个体绝对生殖力F为2021~15470粒,个体体长相对生殖力FL为230~1137粒/cm,个体体重相对生殖力FW为273~700粒/g;个体体长相对生殖力、个体体重相对生殖力分别和体长、体重成二次方程和三次方程关系。繁殖前期雌雄性比1∶0.83,繁殖期雌雄性比为1∶1.11。     

新疆车尔臣河叶尔羌高原鳅繁殖策略

为探究叶尔羌高原鳅(Triplophysa yarkandensis)在车尔臣河的繁殖策略,基于2019—2021年在车尔臣河采集的544尾叶尔羌高原鳅样本,对其繁殖群体组成特征、繁殖期、初次性成熟大小、产卵类型、繁殖力等进行了研究和分析。结果显示,叶尔羌高原鳅的繁殖群体年龄范围为2～9龄,雌雄性比为1.16∶1,属于第二类型(P=K+D,K>D)。观测到的最小初次性成熟体长和年龄为:雌性111.0mm,2龄;雄性79.0mm,2龄;初次性成熟体长(SL50)和年龄(A50)为:雌性123.2mm,3.16龄,雄性90.9mm,2.95龄。根据不同性腺发育时期出现时间和比例、性腺成熟系数和卵径分布推测叶尔羌高原鳅为分批产卵类型,繁殖期为3—8月, 4—6月为繁殖盛期。绝对繁殖力平均为(61407±46143)粒,相对繁殖力平均为(743.87±321.78)粒/g。车尔臣河叶尔羌高原鳅群体相对于其他水域的叶尔羌高原鳅,拥有更大的平均体长、平均体重、初次性成熟体长、较高的绝对繁殖力和较低的相对繁殖力,这是车尔臣河叶尔羌高原鳅群体在食物稀少、生境恶劣且含沙量较大的环境中独特的繁殖策略...     

乌江泉水鱼个体生殖力的研究

2011年3-6月和9-12月,在乌江思林江段采集性腺达Ⅲ期的泉水鱼(Pseudogyrinocheilus prochilus)雌鱼个体,测量了卵径,并研究了其个体生殖力及其与多项生物学指标的关系,调查样本由1+～3+龄组成.结果表明,泉水鱼的绝对生殖力(F)平均值为3 606粒,体长相对生殖力(FL)平均值为19.4粒/mm,体重相对生殖力(FW)平均为27.0粒/g;个体绝对生殖力和体长相对生殖力与体重和净体重均呈二次函数相关,与性腺重呈幂函数相关,体重相对生殖力与性腺重和成熟系数分别呈幂函数和对数函数相关.依据卵径频数分布结果推测,泉水鱼属于分批产卵鱼类.     

双台子河口刀鲚个体生殖力

于2015年5~6月在辽河双台子河口水域采捕176尾性腺发育到Ⅳ期的刀鲚Coilia nasus雌鱼,测量其体长(L)、体质量(W)、净体质量(W_o)、性腺重(W_l)和卵径等生物学指标。取左侧鳃盖骨鉴定年龄,用重量法计数个体绝对生殖力(F),计算体长相对生殖力(F_L)和体重相对生殖力(F_w),用5种数学模型及多元逐步回归方程拟合个体生殖力与生物学指标的关系。结果显示:样本由4~+~6~+龄组成,个体绝对生殖力(F)17 968~116 935粒,平均44 995粒;体长相对生殖力(F_L)66~297粒/mm,平均为145粒/mm;体质量相对生殖力(F_w)192~710粒/g,平均为362粒/g。F和F_L与体长(L)、体质量(W)、净体质量(W_o)、性腺重(W_l)、成熟系数(GSI)和年龄呈极显著正相关,与肥满度(K)相关关系不显著。F_w仅与W_l、GSI极显著正相关,和其他指标的相关性不显著。多元逐步回归显示,F与W和W_l密切相关,相关式为:F=-15 623.878+1 158.377W_l+324.104W(n=176,R=0.851;DW=1.890,P0.01);F_L与W_l和K密切相关,相关式为:F_L=-68.850+3.868W_l+302 687.076K(n=176,R=0.728;DW=1.743,P0.01);F_w均与L和GSI密切相关,相关式为:F_w=207.215-5.17L+7.5918GSI(n=176,R=0.646;DW=1.849,P0.01)。第Ⅳ~Ⅴ期刀鲚卵巢中,卵径变化范围在0.55~1.05mm之间,平均0.81mm。依据卵径频率分布推测,刀鲚属单峰一次性产卵鱼类。     

长江中游贝氏繁殖生物学研究

2016年4-12月在监利长江何王庙故道采集591尾样本,对长江中游贝氏(Hemiculter bleekeri)性比、初次性成熟大小、繁殖季节、产卵类型、产卵群体组成及繁殖力等繁殖生物学指标进行了分析。结果显示:贝氏总体雌雄性比1.44∶1,与1∶1存在极显著性差异;繁殖期间雌雄比2.5∶1,非繁殖季节雌雄比为0.91∶1。繁殖群体年龄结构为1-3龄,以1龄补充群体为主,属于第Ⅱ类型。初次性成熟体长:SL♀50=8.08 cm,SL♂50=8.47 cm,最小观测性成熟个体分别为:雌性7.5 cm,体重6.65 g,1龄;雄性8.2 cm,体重8.13 g,1龄。根据成熟系数变化和性腺发育期观察,推测其繁殖季节为4-6月,可能延至7月份。贝氏绝对繁殖力为1 703~9 601粒/尾,平均为(5 876.6±1 837.8)粒/尾,与体重、性腺重均呈线性关系,与体长呈幂函数关系。相对繁殖力(FW)为204.7~406.5粒/g,平均(322.3±49.7)粒/g,与成熟系数呈幂函数相关;相对繁殖力(FL)为212.0~827.6粒/cm,平均(552.4±136.1)粒/cm,与体重幂函数相关。     

平通河贝氏高原鳅生物学的初步研究

2017年4—12月,对采至四川省平武县、北川县涪江支流平通河中的160尾贝氏高原鳅(Triplophysa bleekeri)进行了生物学的初步研究。平通河的贝氏高原鳅体长35.0～84.4mm,体质量0.8～10.2g。年龄可划分4个年龄组,其中1龄的个体为主。平通河的贝氏高原雌鱼和雄鱼均是2龄性成熟。雄鱼的Fulton肥满度为1.55,雌鱼的Fulton肥满度为1.59。平通河的贝氏高原鳅卵径呈双峰分布,推测属于分批产卵类型。绝对繁殖力在1940～3 886粒/尾,平均为2128粒/尾。繁殖期在5—6月和9月。通过对胃的解剖,表明其以摇蚊幼虫及其他水生昆虫为主要食物。     

长江中游贝氏(鳖)繁殖生物学研究

2016年4-12月在监利长江何王庙故道采集591尾样本,对长江中游贝氏(鳖)(Hemiculter bleekeri)性比、初次性成熟大小、繁殖季节、产卵类型、产卵群体组成及繁殖力等繁殖生物学指标进行了分析.结果显示:贝氏(鳖)总体雌雄性比1.44:1,与1:1存在极显著性差异;繁殖期间雌雄比2.5:1,非繁殖季节雌雄比为0.91:1.繁殖群体年龄结构为1-3龄,以1龄补充群体为主,属于第Ⅱ类型.初次性成熟体长:SL♀50=8.08 cm, SL♂50=8.47 cm,最小观测性成熟个体分别为:雌性7.5 cm,体重6.65 g, 1龄;雄性8.2 cm,体重8.13 g, 1龄.根据成熟系数变化和性腺发育期观察,推测其繁殖季节为4-6月,可能延至7月份.贝氏(鳖)绝对繁殖力为1703~9601粒/尾,平均为(5876.6 ± 1837.8) 粒/尾,与体重、性腺重均呈线性关系,与体长呈幂函数关系.相对繁殖力(FW)为204.7~406.5粒/g,平均(322.3 ± 49.7) 粒/g,与成熟系数呈幂函数相关;相对繁殖力(FL)为212.0~827.6粒/cm,平均(552.4 ± 136.1) 粒/cm,与体重幂函数相关.     

Association between the interannual variation in the oceanic environment and catch rates of bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) in the Atlantic Ocean

The environmental processes associated with variability in the catch rates of bigeye tuna in the Atlantic Ocean are largely unexplored. This study used generalized additive models (GAMs) fitted to Taiwanese longline fishery data from 1990 to 2009 and investigated the association between environmental variables and catch rates to identify the processes influencing bigeye tuna distribution in the Atlantic Ocean. The present findings reveal that the year (temporal factor), latitude and longitude (spatial factors), and major regular longline target species of albacore catches are significant for the standardization of bigeye tuna catch rates in the Atlantic Ocean. The standardized catch rates and distribution of bigeye tuna were found to be related to environmental and climatic variation. The model selection processes showed that the selected GAMs explained 70% of the cumulative deviance in the entire Atlantic Ocean. Regarding environmental factors, the depth of the 20 degree isotherm (D20) substantially contributed to the explained deviance; other important factors were sea surface temperature (SST) and sea surface height deviation (SSHD). The potential fishing grounds were observed with SSTs of 22–28°C, a D20 shallower than 150 m and negative SSHDs in the Atlantic Ocean. The higher predicted catch rates were increased in the positive northern tropical Atlantic and negative North Atlantic Oscillation events with a higher SST and shallow D20, suggesting that climatic oscillations affect the population abundance and distribution of bigeye tuna.     

Rare serotype occurrence and PFGE genotypic diversity of Streptococcus agalactiae isolated from tilapia in China

Previously, we reported 10 PEGE types of 85 tilapia Streptococcus agalactiae(GBS), which shifted from Streptococcus iniae in China, by using PEGE method. Presently, larger and more representative tilapia GBS were isolated, for the ?rst time in China, to characterize their serotypes and genetic diversities more precisely than had done before. 168 GBS strains were distributed in ?ve provinces of China, in which Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan were the major ones, holding36.9%(62/168), 37.5%(63/168) and 19.6%(33/168), respectively. Serotypes, Ia, Ib and III, were observed in these strains and the most predominant one was Ia(95.2%), which mainly distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan. Ia initially occurred in 2009, it shoot up to 32.1% in 2010,but decreased to 16.1% in 2011 before went up to 45.2% in 2012. Ib sporadically occurred during2007–2011, III onlyoccurred in 2012. 14 different PFGE types, including 4 new types(N, O,P and Q), were observed, in which B, D, F and G were the predominant types, holding 83.9%(141/168) of the total GBS strains. Ia corresponded to 11 PFGE types(A–H, N–P), in which type D predominated(51%). Ib represented 3 genotypes(I, J and Q) and III harbored only 2genotypes(N and F). Type N and Fsynchronously presented in Ia and III. In summary, the genetic diversity of tilapia GBS varied by serotypes and changed with geographical locations and years.Although Iastillpredominated, new rareserotypeIII alreadyoccurred in China.     

Growth performance,digestive enzyme activity and immune response of Japanese sea bass,Lateolabrax japonicus fed with fructooligosaccharide

In this experiment, a feeding trial was performed to determine the effects of fructooligosaccharide (FOS) on growth performance, digestive enzyme activity and immune response of Japanese sea bass, Lateolabrax japonicus juveniles (initial weight 38.3 ± 0.5 g), and the fish were examined following feeding with six levels of FOS (0, 0.5, 1, 2, 4 and 6 g/kg) for 28 days. Significant enhancement of weight gain (WG) and specific growth rate (SGR) was found in fish fed 1 g/kg FOS incorporated diets (p < .05), while the feed conversion ratio (FCR) in the 1, 2 g/kg FOS groups reduced significantly compared with the control (p < .05). Besides, the crude lipid in the 4, 6 g/kg FOS groups increased significantly compared with the control (p < .05). On the other hand, the erepsin and lipase activities significantly elevated in intestine of fish fed 2 g/kg FOS (p < .05) and the lysozyme activity in serum of fish fed 2 g/kg FOS were significantly higher than that in the control (p < .05). Moreover, the alkaline phosphatase activities in serum of fish fed 0.5, 1, 2 g/kg FOS were significantly higher than in control (p < .05). Regression analysis showed that the relationships between dietary FOS levels and either SGR, FCR, erepsin or lysozyme activities were best expressed by regression equations, and the optimal inclusion levels are 1.37, 1.80, 3.06, 3.11, 1.93 and 1.80 g/kg for SGR, FCR, erepsin, lipase, lysozyme and total superoxide dismutase activities, respectively. Overall, this study revealed that FOS incorporated diets could beneficial for L. japonicus culture in terms of increasing the growth, digestion and immune activities. Under the present experimental condition, the optimal supplementary level of FOS in the diet of L. japonicus is 1–3 g/kg.     

Growth hormone (GH) and reproduction: a review

Interaction between growth and reproduction occurs in many vertebrates and is particularly obvious at certain stages of the life cycle in fish. Endocrine interactions between the gonadotropic axis and the somatotropic axis are described, the potential role of GH being emphasised. A comparative analysis of these phenomena in mammals, amphibians and fish, suggests a specific role of GH in the physiology of puberty, gametogenesis and fertility. It also shows the original contribution made by studies on the fish model in this field of investigations.     

Purification and partial characterization of GtHs (cfLH and cfFSH) from Indian walking catfish (Clarias batrachus) (L.) and development of a homologous ELISA for cfLH

Two gonadotropins (GtH; Qa and Qb) were purified by gel filtration and ion exchange chromatography from the pituitaries of Indian walking catfish (Clarias batrachus). The presence of GtH during purification was assessed by in vitro oocyte maturation and in vivo steroidogenic activity, and their identities were determined by elution profiles, molecular weight, biological activities and yield. The molecular weights of Qa and Qb were 37 and 42 kDa, respectively, and composed of distinct subunits (Qa: 20 and 14 kDa and Qb: 26 and 18 kDa). Polyclonal antibodies raised against Qa immunostained Qa, Qb and pituitary GtH cells. A competitive Qa‐ELISA was developed whose sensitivity was 6.25 ng mL^?1 (1.25 ng well^?1) with intra‐ (3.5%) and inter‐ (12.4%) assay coefficients of variation. Displacement curves parallel to the standard were obtained with plasma and pituitary extracts of catfish, Qb and carp GtHII. The assay was validated by measuring the plasma Qa levels after LHRH treatment and in relation to ovarian growth in the female catfish during different reproductive phases. Based on the results, Qa and Qb corresponded to fish LH and FSH respectively. The findings will increase the knowledge of the mechanisms controlling fish reproduction and identification of sensitive phases in fish in captivity for hormonal manipulation.     

Controlled infection of Poecilia reticulata Peters (guppy) with Tetrahymena by immersion and intraperitoneal injection

Tetrahymena is a protozoan parasite, which infects guppy, Poecilia reticulata Peters, and causes substantial economical losses in commercial farms worldwide. Studies of guppy infected by Tetrahymena require standardized infection protocols. The LD50 for Tetrahymena infection of guppies by intraperitoneal (IP) injection was calibrated, and the level obtained was 946 parasites per fish. Guppy infection with Tetrahymena by immersion, imitating the natural route of infection via the integument, was studied under normal or stress conditions. Exposure to cold and netting (CNI) and to cold only (CI) followed by immersion exposure to 10 000 Tetrahymena per mL resulted in 22.5% and 19.2% mortality, respectively, as compared to 14.2% and 10% in groups that were netted only (NI) or non‐stressed (I). Histopathology revealed that immersion infection resulted in a systemic infection. Lysozyme levels, measured 3 weeks after infection, were significantly higher in the CNI group (288 μg per mg protein) compared with CI‐, NI‐ and I‐treated groups (94.5, 64 and 62.3 μg mg^?1, respectively). There was no evident parasite immobilization activity in body homogenates, suggesting no development of acquired immunity. Re‐infection by IP injection revealed no increase in protection in any of the treatment groups, mortality range of 56.3–75%, higher than in the non‐exposed control (40.6% mortality).     

Involvement of gonadal steroids in final oocyte maturation of white perch (Morone americana) and white bass (M. chrysops): in vivo and in vitro studies

Plasma estradiol-17 (E₂), testosterone (T), 17,20-dihydroxy-4-pregnen-3-one (DHP) and 17,20,21-tri-hydroxy-4-pregnen-3-one (20-S) levels were measured by radioimmunoassay (RIA) in white perch (Morone americana) and white bass (M. chrysops) that were induced to undergo final oocyte maturation (FOM) with human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Plasma DHP levels increased in females of both species in association with oocyte germinal vesicle migration (GVM) and germinal vesicle breakdown (GVBD) and decreased thereafter. Plasma 20-S levels also increased with oocyte GVM in white bass, but were several-fold lower than DHP levels. Circulating E₂ and T levels were greatest during GVM and GVBD in both species and decreased to low levels during oocyte hydration and ovulation. Follicles from white perch and white bass which received a priming injection of hCG in vivo, produced both DHP and 20-S in vitro after exposure to hCG and their oocytes underwent GVBD. Ovarian incubates from unprimed fish of either species produced only E₂ and T and their oocytes did not complete GVBD. Oocytes from unprimed bass, but not perch, matured when follicles were exposed to hCG in vitro. Both trilostane and cycloheximide blocked in vitro production of DHP and 20-S and oocyte GVBD by white perch follices. DHP and 20-S were equipotent inducers of FOM in the GVBD bioassay. None of several other structurally-related steroids tested were effective within a physiological range of concentrations. These results indicate a role for DHP and 20-S in the control of FOM in white perch and white bass.     

Cardiac,ventilatory and metabolic responses of two ecologically dissimilar species of fish to waterborne cyanide

Changes in heart rate, ventilatory activity and oxygen consumption were determined in trout (Salmo gairdneri) and brown bullhead catfish (Ictalurus nebulosus) during exposure to a steadily increasing concentration of waterborne cyanide selected to produce death in 8–9 hours for each species. The lethal cyanide concentration for the bullheads was an order of magnitude higher than for trout. Trout developed an immediate and gradually increasing bradycardia throughout the exposure period. Cyanide produced tachycardia in the bullhead followed by a gradual onset of bradycardia as the concentration of cyanide was raised. Pericardial injection of atropine (a muscarinic cholinergic antagonist) indicated that bradycardia in the trout was due initially to increased vagal tone but later due to the direct effect of cyanide on the heart. Hyperventilation in the trout persisted throughout the exposure period, although the rate and amplitude fluctuated and was variable between individual fish. During the last hour of exposure (highest cyanide concentration), ventilation was characterized by rapid, shallow breaths followed by a sudden respiratory arrest. The bullheads exhibited hyperventilation during the first 3 hours of exposure followed by a gradual, linear drop in ventilation rate and amplitude until death occurred. Cardiac and ventilatory responses in both species were attributed to stimulation of central and peripheral chemoreceptors by cyanide. Evidence is presented which suggests the initial response in the bullheads was due, at least in part, to gustatory stimulation by the cyanide. Oxygen consumption of the trout remained above pre-exposure levels for the majority of the test period. Oxygen consumption in the bullhead paralleled the changes in heart and ventilatory rates. Whole-body lactate levels of fingerlings of both species during cyanide exposure were measured to estimate the extent of anaerobiosis. Whole-body lactate levels were much greater in the bullheads than the trout, indicating a higher capacity for anaerobiosis, possibly due to a greater fuel supply. Overall, the trout responded to cyanide in a manner similar to that produced by environmental hypoxia whereas the bullheads experienced a gustatory stimulus which masked the hypoxia-like response.     

Nitrogenous waste excretion and accumulation of urea and ammonia inChalcalburnus tarichi (Cyprinidae), endemic to the extremely alkaline Lake Van (Eastern Turkey)

The endemic, anadromous cyprinidChalcalburnus tarichi is the only fish species known to occur in alkaline Lake Van (Eastern Anatolia, Turkey). EightC. tarichi were maintained individually in Lake Van water (17 – 19°C; pH 9.8; 153 mEq·I^–1 total alkalinity; 22 total salinity) and tank water samples analyzed for 24 h in 2 to 4 h intervals. At zero time, < 1µM ammonia was present and urea was undetectable in the tank water; at 24 h, total ammonia and urea made up 114±32 and 35±25µM, respectively. Over the experimental period, ammonia-N and urea-N excretion averaged 1041±494 and 607±169moles·kg^–1 fish·h^–1, respectively. The extent of urea excretion was highly variable between specimens. Uric acid excretion was not detectable.Urea was present at high concentrations in all tissues and plasma (25 – 35moles·g^–1·ml^–1) of freshly caughtC. tarichi; total ammonia content of the tissues was by a factor of 1.9 (liver) to 3.0 (brain) lower. High arginase activity (2.4±0.2 U·min^–1·g^–1) was detected in the liver ofC. tarichi but ornithine carbamoylphosphate transferase, a key enzyme of the ornithine-urea-cycle, was absent. Ureagenesis is likely through degradation of arginine and/or uricolysis. High glutamine synthetase activity (11±0.6 U·min^–1·g^–1) and low ammonia content in brain suggest that, like other teleosts,C. tarichi has an efficient ammonia detoxification in the brain, but in no other tissue.Nitrogenous waste excretion at alkaline pH is discussed. The ability ofC. tarichi to excrete high levels of ammonia at extremely alkaline pH is unique among teleosts studied so far. The mechanism of ammonia excretion under Lake Van conditions remains to be elucidated.