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Mahi‐mahi ( Coryphaena hippurus ) life development: morphological, physiological, behavioral and molecular phenotypes
Author(s) -
Perrichon Prescilla,
Stieglitz John D.,
Xu Elvis Genbo,
Magnuson Jason T.,
Pasparakis Christina,
Mager Edward M.,
Wang Yadong,
Schlenk Daniel,
Benetti Daniel D.,
Roberts Aaron P.,
Grosell Martin,
Burggren Warren W.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
developmental dynamics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.634
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1097-0177
pISSN - 1058-8388
DOI - 10.1002/dvdy.27
Subject(s) - biology , otolith , zoology , fishery , fish <actinopterygii> , ecology
Background Mahi‐mahi ( Coryphaena hippurus ) is a commercially and ecologically important fish species that is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical waters. Biological attributes and reproductive capacities of mahi‐mahi make it a tractable model for experimental studies. In this study, life development of cultured mahi‐mahi from the zygote stage to adult has been described. Results A comprehensive developmental table has been created reporting development as primarily detailed observations of morphology. Additionally, physiological, behavioral, and molecular landmarks have been described to significantly contribute in the understanding of mahi life development. Conclusion Remarkably, despite the vast difference in adult size, many developmental landmarks of mahi map quite closely onto the development and growth of Zebrafish and other warm‐water, active Teleost fishes.