Aquaculture Glossary
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microfloraThe community of microorganisms, including algae, fungi and bacteria, that live in a particular habitat. |
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PCRPolymerase chain reaction, a highly sensitive molecular biology technology that allows isolation of DNA fragments by selective amplification of a specific region of DNA. |
polychaete wormsA class of generally marine worms whose many segments bear bristly extensions used for movement. |
postlarvaeA latter stage of the early shrimp life cycle in which the animals resemble very small adults. |
prebioticsSubstances that induce the growth or activity of microorganisms and positively alter their composition in the shrimp gut. |
probioticsMicroorganisms added to shrimp feed or culture systems that are believed to provide beneficial health benefits when consumed. |
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quorum sensingIn bacteria, the ability to coordinate gene expression according to the density of their local population. |
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sodium hypochloriteBleach, a chemical compound commonly used for disinfection. |
specific pathogen-freeShrimp tested and documented as free of the specified pathogens. |
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VibrioA genus of bacteria, some species of which can cause foodborne infection associated with seafood. |