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Artemia Brine shrimp used to feed larval shrimp.
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biosecurity The application of preventive measures that exclude unwanted organisms and control conditions in aquaculture systems to minimize disease and other health risks to culture species.
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broodstock Mature shrimp used for breeding.
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chromatophores Pigment-bearing cells or structures found in certain fish and crustaceans.
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diatomaceous earth Diatomite, a soft, highly porous and absorbent sedimentary rock easily broken down to powder form.
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electrophoresis A lab technique incorporating the application of electric charges to separate molecules in DNA and RNA analysis.
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flocculation A process in which colloids come out of fluid suspension, either spontaneously or due to the addition of a clarifying agent.
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hepatopancreas The shrimp digestive gland, which produces digestive enzymes and absorbs digested food.
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histopathology Microscopic examination of tissue in which the specimen is stabilized in fixative and marked with stain to observe cell components.
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melanization An increase in the concentration of natural pigments within a tissue or organism.
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microflora The community of microorganisms, including algae, fungi and bacteria, that live in a particular habitat.
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PCR Polymerase chain reaction, a highly sensitive molecular biology technology that allows isolation of DNA fragments by selective amplification of a specific region of DNA.
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polychaete worms A class of generally marine worms whose many segments bear bristly extensions used for movement.
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postlarvae A latter stage of the early shrimp life cycle in which the animals resemble very small adults.
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prebiotics Substances that induce the growth or activity of microorganisms and positively alter their composition in the shrimp gut.
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probiotics Microorganisms added to shrimp feed or culture systems that are believed to provide beneficial health benefits when consumed.
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quorum sensing In bacteria, the ability to coordinate gene expression according to the density of their local population.
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sodium hypochlorite Bleach, a chemical compound commonly used for disinfection.
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specific pathogen-free Shrimp tested and documented as free of the specified pathogens.
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Vibrio A genus of bacteria, some species of which can cause foodborne infection associated with seafood.
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wet mounts A method of microscopic examination in which the specimen is placed in a drop of liquid held between the slide and cover slip.
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