A machine vision system for tracking population behavior of zooplankton in small scale experiments: a case study on salmon lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis Krøyer, 1838) copepodite population responses to different light stimuli

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TitleA machine vision system for tracking population behavior of zooplankton in small scale experiments: a case study on salmon lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis Krøyer, 1838) copepodite population responses to different light stimuli
AuthorsKvæstad B, Nordtug T, Hagemann A
TypeJournal Article
Journal NameBiology open
VolumeN/A
IssueN/A
Year2020
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CitationKvæstad B, Nordtug T, Hagemann A. A machine vision system for tracking population behavior of zooplankton in small scale experiments: a case study on salmon lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis Krøyer, 1838) copepodite population responses to different light stimuli. Biology open. 2020 Jan 01.

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To achieve efficient and preventive measures against salmon lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis Krøyer, 1838) infestation, a better understanding of behavioral patterns of the planktonic life stages is key. To investigate light responses in L. salmonis copepodites, a non-intrusive experimental system was designed to measure behavioral responses in a 12.5-liter volume using machine vision technology and methodology. The experimental system successfully tracked the collective movement patterns of the sea lice population during exposure to different light stimuli emitted from alternating zones in the system. This system could further be used to study behavioural responses to different physical cues of various developmental stages of sea lice or other zooplankton.

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1Bjarne Kvæstad
2Trond Nordtug
3Andreas Hagemann
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Publication ModelPrint-Electronic
ISSN2046-6390
eISSN2046-6390
Publication Date2020 Jan 01
Journal AbbreviationBiol Open
PIIbio.050724
Elocation10.1242/bio.050724
DOI10.1242/bio.050724
Copyright© 2020. Published by The Company of Biologists Ltd.
LanguageEnglish
Language Abbreng
Publication TypeJournal Article
Journal CountryEngland
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