Investigation of autofluorescence in zooplankton for use in classification of larval salmon lice

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TitleInvestigation of autofluorescence in zooplankton for use in classification of larval salmon lice
AuthorsNielsen JH, Pedersen C, Kiørboe T, Nikolajsen T, Brydegaard M, Rodrigo PJ
TypeJournal Article
Journal NameApplied optics
Volume58
Issue26
Year2019
Page(s)7022-7027
CitationNielsen JH, Pedersen C, Kiørboe T, Nikolajsen T, Brydegaard M, Rodrigo PJ. Investigation of autofluorescence in zooplankton for use in classification of larval salmon lice. Applied optics. 2019 Sep 10; 58(26):7022-7027.

Abstract

We present autofluorescence of six zooplankton species, including salmon lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis), for the purpose of classification in marine environments. Using a 410 nm excitation wavelength, we find that all measured zooplankton species exhibit broad cyan fluorescence centered around 510-520 nm. Furthermore, salmon lice show an absence of red fluorescence from undigested chlorophyll, which is measured from the gut of the herbivorous zooplankton species. We show the capability to distinguish noneating species, including salmon lice, from algae-eating species using a dual-band analysis of the fluorescence spectra. This shows the potential of autofluorescence as an important signature in real-time monitoring and classification of salmon lice.

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1J H Nielsen
2C Pedersen
3T Kiørboe
4T Nikolajsen
5M Brydegaard
6P J Rodrigo
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Publication ModelPrint
ISSN1539-4522
eISSN1539-4522
Publication Date2019 Sep 10
Journal AbbreviationAppl Opt
DOI10.1364/AO.58.007022
Elocation10.1364/AO.58.007022
LanguageEnglish
Language Abbreng
Publication TypeJournal Article
Journal CountryUnited States
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