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Marbled Crayfish (procambarus Virginalis) as a Promising Object for Aquaculture Industry
Summary
This study proposed the marbled crayfish (Procambarus virginalis) as a model organism for environmental research, including potential use in assessing microplastic exposure and effects in freshwater ecosystems. Its easy culturing and parthenogenetic reproduction make it attractive for controlled laboratory studies.
Marbled crayfish / marmorkrebs, parthenogenetically reproducing decapod crustacean of pet aquarium origin conventionally has been recognized as an undesirable species since it a) is an invasive pest dangerous for aquatic ecosystem resources because of its hardiness, omnivorousness, fast growth, self-cloning abilities; b) has little commercial value for food industry. However, recently an idea has been introduced about marmorkrebs as a promising cheap protein source, which can help to fight world hunger. Accordingly, research performed at Liepaja University (Latvia) was focused on marbled crayfish farming system design issues. Research paper presented discusses marmorkrebs survival capacities in small-volume microcosm tanks (made from recycled material), under harsh abiotic conditions. Pilot research results obtained will be used to develop experimental project on low-input microcosmic indoor aquaculture for marmorkrebs.