First zoeal stage of ? Cataleptodius parvulus (Fabricius, 1793) and Xanthodius denticulatus (White, 1848) (Decapoda: Brachyura): larval evidences and systematic position

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A new species of pseudopaludicola (anura: leptodactylidae: leiuperinae) from northeastern brazil

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Effect of the Etching Duration and Ultrasonic Cleaning on Microtensile Bond Strength Between Feldspathic Ceramic and Resin Cement

This study assessed the effect of different etching durations of feldspathic ceramic with hydrofluoric acid (HF) and ultrasonic cleaning of the etched ceramic surface on the microtensile bond strength stability of resin to a feldspathic ceramic. The research hypotheses investigated were: (1) different etching times would not affect the adhesion resistance and (2) ultrasonic cleaning would improve the adhesion. Ceramic blocks (6 x 6 x 5 mm) (N = 48) were obtained. The cementations surfaces were duplicated in resin composite. The six study groups (n = 8) were: G1Etching with 10% aqueous HF (30 s) + silane; G 210% HF (1 min) + silane; G3-10% HF (2 min) + silane; G4-10% HF (30 s) + ultrasonic cleaning (4 min) in distilled water + silane; G5-10% HF (1 min) + ultrasonic cleaning + silane; G6-10% HF (2 min) ultrasonic cleaning + silane. The cemented blocks were sectioned into microbars for the microtensile test. The etching duration did not create significant difference among the groups (p = .156) but significant influence of ultrasonic cleaning was observed (p = .001) (Two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test, p > 0.05). All the groups after ultrasonic cleaning presented higher bond strength (19.38-20.08 MPa) when compared with the groups without ultrasonic cleaning (16.2117.75 MPa). The bond strength between feldspathic ceramic and resin cement was not affected by different etching durations using HF. Ultrasonic cleaning increased the bond strength between ceramic surface and resin cement, regardless of the etching duration.

Effect of tank colour on larval performance of the Amazon River prawn Macrobrachium amazonicum

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Comparison of pain threshold and duration of pain perception in men and women of different ages

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Seletividade de inseticidas utilizados na cultura algodoeira a ovos e larvas de terceiro instar de Cycloneda sanguinea

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Aquecimento global e acidificação oceãnica: efeitos da temperatura, salinidade e dióxido de carbono no desenvolvimento larval do caranguejo intertidal Eriphia gonagra (Crustacea, Decapoda, Eriphiidae)

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THE PARASITOID, Cotesia flavipes (CAMERON) (HYMENOPTERA: BRACONIDAE), INFLUENCES FOOD CONSUMPTION AND UTILIZATION BY LARVAL Diatraea saccharalis (F.) (LEPIDOPTERA: CRAMBIDAE)

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Effects of neem oil (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) on the replacement of the midgut epithelium in the lacewing Ceraeochrysa claveri during larval-pupal metamorphosis

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Larval development of indigenous South American freshwater fish species, with particular reference to pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus): A review

In recent years, a number of South American freshwater fish have gained increasing attention for their potential in aquaculture, not only because of their excellent performance in farming systems but also to meet the high consumer demand for these species due to declining fishery resources. Many South American freshwater species are migratory and produce altricial larvae, with a small amount of yolk reserves. Unlike precocial freshwater species and altricial coldwater marine fish, these freshwater fish investigated have rapid yolk depletion and metamorphosis. Specific studies on the initial development of South American fish are scarce and fragmented. One of the most widely studied species is the pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus), farmed in warm continental waters. In the present review we compile new and published data on the initial development of pacu, including morphogenesis of the skeletal, muscle, digestive and sensory systems; compare it to other Neotropical species; and discuss the importance of this information to develop larviculture protocols. When pacu larvae exhaust yolk reserves, they initiate a new form of interaction with the environment, becoming exclusively exotrophic. This type of interaction is made possible by the rapid development of sensory, skeletal, locomotor and digestive structures. In addition to understanding fish ontogeny, studies on larval development are necessary to improve farming systems and larviculture techniques aimed at producing high-quality juveniles in aquaculture. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Maternal Thyroid and Glucocorticoid Hormone Interactions in Larval Fish Development, and Their Applications in Aquaculture

Thyroid hormones (THs) have long been known to have regulatory roles in the differentiation and maturation of vertebrate embryos, beginning with the knowledge that hormones of maternal origin are essential for human fetal central nervous and respiratory system development. Precise measurements of circulating THs led to insights into their critically important actions throughout vertebrate growth and development, initially with amphibian metamorphosis and including embryogenesis in fishes. Thyroid cues for larval fish differentiation are enhanced by glucocorticoid hormones, which promote deiodinase activity and thereby increase the generation of triiodothyronine (T-3) from the less bioactive thyroxin (T-4). Glucocorticoids also induce the expression of thyroid hormone receptors in some vertebrates. Maternally derived thyroid hormones and cortisol are deposited in fish egg yolk and accelerate larval organ system differentiation until larvae become capable of endogenous endocrine function. Increases in the T-3/T-4 ratio during larval development may reflect the regulatory importance of maternal thyroid hormones. Experimental applications of individual hormones have produced mixed results, but treatments with combinations of thyroid and corticoid hormones consistently promote larval fish development and improve survival rates. The developmental and survival benefits of maternal endocrine provisioning are increased in viviparous fishes, in which maternal/larval chemical contact is prolonged. Treatments with exogenous thyroid and corticoid hormones consistently promote development and reduce mortality rates in larval fishes, with potential hatchery-scale applications in aquaculture.

Dialysis complications in AKI patients treated with extended daily dialysis: is the duration of therapy important?

This trial aimed to compare the dialysis complications occurring during different durations of extended daily dialysis (EDD) sessions in critically ill AKI patients. We included patients older than 18 years with AKI associated with sepsis admitted to the intensive care unit and using noradrenaline dose ranging from 0.3 to 0.7 mu g/kg/min. Patients were divided into two groups randomly: in G1, 6 h sessions were performed and, in G2, 10 h sessions were performed. Seventy-five patients were treated with 195 EDD sessions for 18 consecutive months. The prevalence of hypotension, filter clotting, hypokalaemia, and hypophosphataemia was 82.6, 25.3, 20, and 10.6%, respectively. G1 and G2 were similar in male predominance and SOFA. There was no significant difference between the two groups in hypotension, filter clotting, hypokalaemia, and hypophosphataemia. However, the group treated with sessions of 10 hours showed higher refractory to clinical measures for hypotension and dialysis sessions were interrupted more often. Metabolic control and fluid balance were similar between G1 and G2. In conclusion, intradialysis hypotension was common in AKI patients treated with EDD. There was no difference in the prevalence of dialysis complications in patients undergoing different durations of EDD.

Nucleolar activity during larval development of Myrmeleon uniformis Navas, 1920 (Neuroptera, Myrmeleontidae)

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Padrões de Enterramento Associados à Distribuição Larval e Predação Intraguilda em Moscas-Varejeiras

Um dos fatores mais estudados recentemente em populações de moscasvarejeiras importantes para a Entomologia Forense é a dispersão larval. A dispersão é um importante processo para o ciclo das moscas-varejeiras, já que durante esse período as larvas deixam o substrato alimentar procurando um lugar apropriado para se enterrarem, e se tornarem pupas e adultos. Moscas-varejeiras também exibem geralmente intensa atividade interativa, sobretudo durante o período larval, competindo por recursos alimentares e/ou agindo como predadora intraguilda, principalmente no caso específico de Chrysomya albiceps. Estas interações têm resultado no declínio de espécies nativas. Neste estudo pretende-se investigar o comportamento larval de Chrysomya megacephala e C. albiceps, concentrando-se na análise da dispersão larval pós-alimentar em sítios previamente ocupados por pupas, para avaliar se a presença prévia de pupas da mesma e de espécie diferente pode influenciar os padrões de dispersão larval

Efeito de citalopram no desenvolvimento larval de Chrysomya Megacephala (Fabricius, 1794) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) para uso forense

Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius) é um díptero da família Calliphoridae, introduzido recentemente no Brasil, de forma acidental. Esta espécie possui grande importância médicosanitária por ser veiculadora de enteropatógenos como vírus, bactérias e helmintos; causar miíases facultativas; além de ser de fundamental importância na entomologia forense pelo fato de poder ser utilizada na estimativa do tempo de decomposição de cadáveres humanos, conhecido como intervalo pós-morte (IPM), ou na descoberta da causa da morte. Sabe-se que análises toxicológicas das larvas destes insetos podem detectar traços de substâncias lícitas ou não que se encontravam nos tecidos do cadáver, ingeridos antes da morte deste. Trabalhos recentes têm demonstrado que a presença de toxinas nos tecidos em decomposição pode alterar a taxa de desenvolvimento de insetos que utilizam-se destes como local de oviposição. Assim, testes preliminares utilizando dietas artificiais em laboratório são necessários para a criação de um banco de dados como padrão para investigar e quantificar as possíveis alterações no desenvolvimento de insetos coletados da cena criminal, para não gerar dados imprecisos sobre o IPM. No estágio larval, as moscas varejeiras competem ativamente por recursos alimentares. Nesse período, o substrato alimentar pode estar contaminado por substâncias químicas. O presente trabalho visa conhecer quais os possíveis efeitos da droga Citalopram, um antidepressivo que vem sendo utilizado em larga escala em casos de suicídio, sobre o tempo de desenvolvimento larval de C. megacephala até a pupação, frente a diferentes dosagens que serão utilizadas, além da obtenção de dados envolvendo porcentagem de emergência e razão social para os adultos emergidos, para cada um doss diferentes tratamentos