A cytochemical approach to describe oocyte development in the freshwater ostariophysan, Serrasalmus maculatus (Characiformes)

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Fator de condição e biologia alimentar de Pimelodus maculatus em três pontos do Rio Piracicaba (SP)

A number of 170 individuals of the species Pimelodus maculatus, a Neotropical fish known as mandi was collected in three distinct locations of the Piracicaba river (Piracicaba, Santa Maria da Serra and Americana – SP0 from April 2009 to February 2010. A common species of catfish whose individuals exist in many neotropical basins was observed to get more information about a possible influence of the water conditions in distant parts of a same river to its condition and also to verify whether the stomach contents of fish collected in these distinct places may distinguish as a possible consequence of food availability. The species were studied by collecting biological data such as standard length (SL) in cm, their total weights (TW ) in grams and sexes to see the composition of fish present in the samples. Length-weight relationships are important means to investigate facts related to the condition of the species in these systems. The analysis was made by using covariance to observe if individuals of similar lengths collected in distinct places may be compared to this purpose. Usual methods to investigate relationships of stomach food contents were applied. By analyzing the condition factor, one may conclude that the mandis collected in the region of Santa Maria da Serra presented similar characteristics to those obtained in Piracicaba, but they differ in this aspect for individuals collected in Americana. This fact is not conclusive about the reasons of this situation, but it may be a first step to other studies in order to get more information about. The degree of stomach repletion may be a first approach to this possible explanation, as individuals of Piracicaba presented usually full stomachs and differed in this way to individuals collected in the two other places

Efeitos da predação de Serrapinnus notomelas (Eigenmann, 1915) (Pisces Characiformes) e Serrasalmus maculatus (Kner, 1858) (Pisces Characiformes) sobre a comunidade planctônica: uma abordagem experimental

A importância dos predadores vertebrados na dinâmica das redes tróficas e na teoria da cascata trófica destaca o papel dos peixes, na determinação da composição e na dinâmica da comunidade planctônica. O estudo teve como objetivo verificar experimentalmente o possível impacto que as relações tróficas dos peixes Serrapinus notomelas e Serrasalmus maculatus podem produzir sobre o fitoplâncton e o zooplâncton presentes em lagoas marginais no trecho de montante do reservatório de Rosana, SP/PR. Um experimento utilizando-se de mesocosmos, com quatro tratamentos (controle; S. notomelas; S. maculatus; S. notomelas e S. maculatus) e três repetições, foi conduzido “in situ” no reservatório de Rosana. Analisando a dieta dos peixes, e a variação do zooplâncton e da clorofila a (biomassa de fitoplâncton) durante o período do estudo, pode-se constatar como a presença desses peixes, tanto separadamente quanto juntos, afeta a dinâmica do sistema. A análise do zooplâncton, ao final dos tratamentos com peixes, mostrou que havia uma quantidade menor de indivíduos comparado ao controle, indicando que houve de fato predação. Em relação à variação de clorofila a, notamos que houve um aumento em todos os tratamentos, o que seria esperado se o zooplâncton estivesse diminuído (cascata trófica – efeito “top-down”). Porém, no tratamento em que S. notomelas estava presente, essa clorofila a deveria (mas não ocorreu) ter decrescido, já que foi encontrada uma grande quantidade de algas na análise do conteúdo estomacal dessa espécie. No tratamento em que as duas espécies de peixes estavam presentes pode-se inferir que, ao sofrer uma pressão de predação, S. notomelas prefere desenvolver uma estratégia de fuga a uma de busca por alimento. Os dados indicam que houve problemas metodológicos, como o pouco tempo para aclimatação, especialmente... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo)

Avaliação dos aspectos da dieta alimentar de Pimelodus maculatus em dois importantes tributários do reservatório de Jurumirim, Alto Rio Paranapanema-SP

The species Pimelodus maculatus is one of the most abundant fish in many artificial reservoirs. Shows feeding plasticity and exploits all trophic levels in aquatic ecosystems. This study aimed to analyze and compare aspects of the diet of P. maculatus in two important tributaries (Taquari and Veados rivers) in the upper Paranapanema River system, and also investigate possible differences in the condition factor using its feeding habit as reference. Samplings were carried out every three months during 2011 and 2012 in two tributaries of Jurumirim's dam. After biometric analysis, fish were dissected to remove the stomachs that were fixed in formaldehyde 10% and conserved in alcohol 70%. The stomach content was analyzed under stereomicroscope and the food items were identified until the least possible taxonomic level. The diet was characterized based on the Alimentary Index (IAi). Feeding strategy and aspects of species autoecology were evaluated by the relation between abundance of prey-specific (Pi) and occurrence frequency (Fo) of the prey, and also was calculated the niche width of Levin (B). The condition factor was also established and values obtained in samples of both rivers were compared, correlating them with diet of the species

First report of the characterization of the pathophysiological mechanisms caused by the freshwater catfish Pimelodus maculatus (order: Siluriformes)

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Pimelodus maculatus e P. platicirris (Siluriformes: pimelodidae) no alto rio Paraná: caracterização morfológica, dieta e reprodução

Pós-graduação em Aquicultura - FCAV

Influence of cage farming on feeding and reproductive aspects of Pimelodus maculatus Lacépède, 1803 (Siluriformes: Pimelodidae) in the Chavantes reservoir, Brazil

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Feeding, reproduction and population structure of Pimelodus maculatus Lacépéde, 1803 (Teleostei, Siluriformes, Pimelodiae) from Paraná basin: a review

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

(Figures 2,3) Lipid composition of liver and muscles of the daubed shanny (Leptoclinus maculatus), Kongsfjorden

A comparative study on the lipid composition of the liver and muscles has been performed in daubed shanny caught in summer (July) in Arctic waters at three different sites (biotopes) along the north-western coast of Spitsbergen. In marine organisms living at high latitudes, lipids play an especially important role, primarily as reserve substances and as a factor influencing adaptation to severe environmental conditions. Since the ecology of daubed shanny is poorly known, the data obtained may be considered novel.

La Guerra de las Galaxias como metodología innovadora para mejorar la motivación

Numerosos estudiantes ven el estudio como algo aburrido, se sienten desmotivados. El docente no puede limitarse a aceptar la situación como un espectador. Es nuestra realidad y de la misma forma que cada estudiante debe responsabilizarse de su propia educación, los profesores tenemos que responsabilizarnos de cambiar ese sentimiento. Para ello se analizará en primer lugar el significado del término motivación y cuáles son los factores en los que los profesores podemos influir. Se verá que una de las formas de intervención es la innovación, por lo que también se analizará el vocablo y se discutirá qué constituye innovación y qué no. Por tanto, el docente se enfrenta a diario con la necesidad de encontrar nuevas formas de enseñar, que capten la atención de los alumnos. Se dice que no hay nada nuevo bajo el sol; sin embargo, hay que ser capaz de encontrar nuevos usos a con recursos que ya existen. Con el presente trabajo se pretende dar respuesta a esa necesidad. Se plantea el uso de una metodología que propone una innovación continua que consiste en establecer un paralelismo entre un relato o una historia y una unidad didáctica de la asignatura de Tecnología. Como historia se ha escogido la conocida película “La Guerra de las Galaxias” y el curso de referencia será el primer curso de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (1º E.S.O.). En concreto se presenta un material adaptado con fotografías de la película, ejemplos inspirados en la saga y otras adaptaciones educativas. Con ello se consigue una sorpresa continua para el estudiante y así mantener su atención, facilitando su aprendizaje. Se tiene hecho parte del camino, aunque no todo. En este punto, se hace necesario introducir algunas medidas suplementarias, que refuercen y complementen esta metodología y que nos impidan apartarnos del objetivo pretendido: que los alumnos aprendan de manera significativa. ¿Quién dijo que estudiar es aburrido? A number of students see studying as something boring. The teacher cannot be a spectator. It is our reality and, so on one hand, the student has the responsibility of building his education and on the other, the teacher must change that feeling. In order to this, the term motivation will be analysed, and also which are the related aspects in which we have some influence. One of those ways of intervention is motivation. It is for that word, innovation will be analysed as well, discussing what innovation is and what is not. Therefore, teachers face, day by day, the need of finding new ways of teaching for students to pay attention in classes. As people say, there is nothing new under the sun; however, new uses for existing resources are required. This paper pretends to solve that problem. A continuous innovating methodology is set, consisting in establishing a parallelism between a story or tale and a didactic unit in Technology subject. As a story, the well-known film “Star Wars” is chosen, and as a reference course, the first course of Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (1st E.S.O.). Specifically, we introduce an adapted material with pictures from the movie, saga inspired examples and, some other educational adaptations. With it, students are continuously surprised and their attention grabbed, making his learning easier. Part of the problem is solved, but there is a long way to go. At this point, some supplementary steps are needed, in order to enforce and complement this methodology, and to avoid getting far away from the attempted objective: students learning in a significant way. Who said studying is annoying?

Edad y crecimiento de Genypterus maculatus “congrio” capturado frente a Chimbote a bordo del BIC IMARPE V de abril a diciembre del 2014

La investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar la edad y crecimiento de Genypterus maculatus “congrio negro” capturado frente a Chimbote durante el año 2014. La muestra estuvo constituida por 705 pares de otolitos. Del análisis de microincrementos se comprobó que la periodicidad de formación de los anillos de crecimiento fue semestral. Se elaboró una clave talla-edad, al no encontrar diferencias significativas entre sexos. Asimismo, se obtuvo 4 edades (1, 2, 3 y 4 años), siendo el más representativo la edad de 1 año. Se obtuvo la distribución de frecuencias por edad. La relación entre la longitud total del pez y el radio total del otolito fue lineal y la relación longitud total entre el peso total y la longitud fue potencial con un b= 2.89, presentando un crecimiento alométrico negativo. Se estimó los parámetros de crecimiento de von Bertalanffy mediante el programa Table Curve 2D V5. 01, siendo estos L∞ = 101.74 cm; K = 0.124/año; t0 = -0.1997 años. La ecuación de la curva de crecimiento en longitud fue Lt = 101.74*(1-e(- 0.124*(t-0.1997))).

Hogchocker (Trinectes maculatus)

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Effect of trypsin inhibitor from Crotalaria pallida seeds on Callosobruchus maculatus (cowpea weevil) and Ceratitis capitata (fruit fly)

GOMES, Carlos E. M. et al. Effect of trypsin inhibitor from Crotalaria pallida seeds on Callosobruchus maculatus (cowpea weevil) and Ceratitis capitata (fruit fly). Plant Physiology and Biochemistry (Paris), v. 43, n. 12, p. 1095-1102, 2005.ISSN 0981-9428. DOI:10.1016/j.plaphy.2005.11.004.

Effect of trypsin inhibitor from Crotalaria pallida seeds on Callosobruchus maculatus (cowpea weevil) and Ceratitis capitata (fruit fly)

GOMES, Carlos E. M. et al. Effect of trypsin inhibitor from Crotalaria pallida seeds on Callosobruchus maculatus (cowpea weevil) and Ceratitis capitata (fruit fly). Plant Physiology and Biochemistry (Paris), v. 43, n. 12, p. 1095-1102, 2005.ISSN 0981-9428. DOI:10.1016/j.plaphy.2005.11.004.