Explore the multifaceted potential of chitosan, derived from chitin sources like crustaceans and fungi, in applications ranging from industrial membranes to medical scaffolds. Delve into its structural intricacies, including its semi-crystalline nature and allomorphic variations, which contribute to

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Explore the world of seafood with a detailed overview of fin fish, shellfish, and their various sub-categories. Learn about the characteristics of white fish, including flat and round varieties, as well as oily fish. Discover the differences between fin fish and shellfish, such as crustaceans and mo

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An exoskeleton is an external skeleton made of chitin and other substances that supports and protects various animals, such as insects and crustaceans. This rigid or articulated envelope does not grow with the animal, requiring molting to shed the old exoskeleton for a new one. The structure include

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This detailed overview explores the pros and cons of various crustaceans, including Branchiopoda, Canthaxanthin, Remipedia, Cephalocarida, and Maxillopoda. From the potential to be kept as pets to symbiotic relationships and challenges like water flea infestation and venomous species, this content p

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Join us on a field trip to Alki Beach where we will learn about crustacean senses, including mechanoreception, chemoreception, and photoreception. Discover how crustaceans perceive their environment through their eyes, setae, and statocysts. Engage in hands-on activities to explore these sensory mec

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Dolphins consume a variety of prey including fish, squid, and crustaceans. They are able to breathe both water and air, showcasing their incredible adaptability. With a preference for cold climates and a natural shelter in the form of gulfs, dolphins are fascinating marine mammals that captivate and

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Paragonimiasis is a zoonotic disease caused by the Paragonimus lung fluke, primarily transmitted to humans through consumption of raw or undercooked crabs or crayfish. The disease can lead to various symptoms ranging from mild cough and abdominal pain to more severe cases affecting the central nervo

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Arthropods, the largest and most successful group in the animal kingdom, encompass a wide range of organisms, including insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans. Insects, with their distinct body regions and exoskeleton, play crucial roles in ecosystems. Arachnids, such as scorpions and spider

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The study investigated the survival of amphipods in Montezuma Well, Arizona, under different water conditions. Results showed that amphipods survived better in their native water, indicating local adaptation. Acknowledgments to NAU, NASA Space Grant Program, and Dr. Stephen Shuster.

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Crustaceans, including copepods, cladocera, ostracods, and amphipods, play vital roles as non-gelatinous forms of zooplankton in marine ecosystems. Copepods, the dominant constituents of zooplankton, serve as chief food for commercially important fish species. The diversity of copepods is vast, with

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