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Optimizing metamorphosis in Paracentrotus lividus aquaculture using alternative macroalgae species to Corallina sp.

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Metamorphosis induction cues (by chemical mediation or direct contact) were tested in Paracentrotus lividus using three different macroalgae treatments: Corallina sp., Palmaria palmata, and Laminaria digitata. Higher percentages of metamorphosis were reached in Paracentrotus lividus larvae by direct contact with a Palmaria palmata substrate.

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Acknowledgements

The authors wish to thank Clément Chauvin for his work during experiments and Richard Chagneau for providing the living resources. They are also grateful to Carol Robins for correcting the English of this communication.

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This study was supported by the European project “Tools for Assessment and Planning of Aquaculture Sustainability” funded by the EU H2020 research and innovation program under Grant Agreement No 678396.

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  1. Institut Universitaire Mer et Littoral, EA 2160 Mer Molécules Santé, Université de Nantes, 2 rue de la Houssinière BP 92208, 44322, Nantes cedex 3, France

    Marta Castilla-Gavilán, Vincent Turpin, Bruno Cognie & Priscilla Decottignies

  2. SARL Benth’Ostrea Prod, 17 rue du Pays de Monts, 85230, Bouin, France

    Florence Buzin

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Castilla-Gavilán, M., Turpin, V., Buzin, F. et al. Optimizing metamorphosis in Paracentrotus lividus aquaculture using alternative macroalgae species to Corallina sp.. Aquacult Int 26, 1511–1518 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10499-018-0305-8

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