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Ion levels in the gastrointestinal tract content and plasma of four teleosts with different feeding habits

Fish Physiology and Biochemistry volume 32, pages 105–112 (2006)Cite this article

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The levels of various ions (Na+, Cl−, Ca2+, Mg2+, K+) in the fluid phase of the gastrointestinal contents and of the plasma were determined in four teleosts with different feeding habits: traira (Hoplias malabaricus), hassar (Hoplosternum littorale), silver catfish (Rhamdia quelen), and grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). The results showed that most ionic levels in the fluid phase of the gastrointestinal tract seem to be affected by feeding habit and that these levels can be different from those found in the plasma. In practical terms, these results suggest that ionic levels of the gastrointestinal contents should be considered when preparing solutions for studies of intestinal absorption in fishes.

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The authors thank the Departamento de Solos from Universidade Federal de Santa Maria for the Ca+2 and Mg+2 analysis, and the Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Científico (CNPq) by a providing research grant to B. Baldisserotto and an undergraduate scholarship to A.G. Becker.

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  1. Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil

    A.G. Becker, J.F. Gonçalves, L.O. Garcia, E.R. Behr & B. Baldisserotto

  2. Departamento de Solos, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil

    F.J.K. Mallmann

  3. Departamento de Patologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil

    D.L. Graça

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Becker, A., Gonçalves, J., Garcia, L. et al. Ion levels in the gastrointestinal tract content and plasma of four teleosts with different feeding habits. Fish Physiol Biochem 32, 105–112 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10695-006-9102-9

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  • Feeding habit
  • Gastrointestinal tract
  • Ionic levels
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