In recent decades, the decapod aquaculture industry has grown significantly in many parts
of the world. Despite this progress, production levels still fall short of market demands …

Abstract The European lobster (Homarus gammarus) has been the subject of aquaculture
and related research efforts for the last 150 years, due to both the wild fishery and cultural …

The androgenic gland (AG) is a male-specific endocrine organ that controls the primary and
secondary sexual characteristics in male crustaceans. More evidence indicates that the …

Essential oils are considered to have the ability to minimize the effects of stress during
handling in aquatic animals. This study evaluated the anesthetic effects of Lippia alba …

Rising atmospheric CO 2 is causing a progressive decrease of seawater pH, termed ocean
acidification. Predicting its impact on marine invertebrate reproduction is essential to …

Glyphosate-based herbicide (GBH) is a popular herbicide, which may contaminate the water
environment and affect aquatic animals. In this study, testes morphology, physiology …

To maximise productivity, a better understanding of the underlying causes of subfertility that
lead to inferior offspring and high mortality is imperative. In decapod crustaceans, most …

Understanding the molecular mechanisms of limb regeneration in decapods can
significantly enhance aquaculture production by improving survival and growth, as well as …

The effect of glyphosate, both pure and formulated (Roundup Ultramax®), was evaluated on
males of the estuarine crab Neohelice granulata, by means of both in vivo and in vitro …

The blue crab, Callinectes sapidus Rathbun, 1896, is considered to be a luxury meal,
especially in touristic cities. It contains more than 20 types of amino acids and provides all …