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The acceptability and digestibility of microcapsules by larvae of Crassostrea virginica.
Chu, Fu-lin Webb, K. L. Hepworth, D. Roberts, M.
Chu, Fu-lin
Webb, K. L.
Hepworth, D.
Roberts, M.
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The acceptability and digestibility of microcapsules with gelatin-acacia and nylon-protein walls to larvae of Crassostrea virginica were assessed. Larvae were observed to ingest and digest the microcapsules. Gelatin-acacia microcapsules were more digestible than the nylon-protein microcapsules. Results indicated that both types of microcapsules supported some growth of larvae. Larvae fed cod liver oil encapsulated by gelatin-acacia walls grew as rapidly as larvae fed algae. Results also indicated that microcapsule concentration affected growth rate.
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1982
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Aquatic Health Sciences Peer-Reviewed Articles, oyster larvae
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Virginia Institute of Marine Science