Determining the age of individual Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Krøyer, 1837) copepodids by measuring stored lipid volume; proof of principle

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TitleDetermining the age of individual Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Krøyer, 1837) copepodids by measuring stored lipid volume; proof of principle
AuthorsCook PF, McBeath SJ, Bricknell IR, Bron JE
TypeJournal Article
Journal NameJournal of microscopy
Volume240
Issue1
Year2010
Page(s)83-6
CitationCook PF, McBeath SJ, Bricknell IR, Bron JE. Determining the age of individual Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Krøyer, 1837) copepodids by measuring stored lipid volume; proof of principle. Journal of microscopy. 2010 Oct; 240(1):83-6.

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Confocal microscopy has facilitated measurement of stained lipid volume in Lepeophtheirus salmonis copepodid larvae. Quantity of lipid, location and morphology of vesicles may allow an estimate of age and viability.

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1P F Cook
2S J McBeath
3I R Bricknell
4J E Bron
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ISSN1365-2818
eISSN1365-2818
Publication Date2010 Oct
Journal AbbreviationJ Microsc
DOI10.1111/j.1365-2818.2010.03417.x
Elocation10.1111/j.1365-2818.2010.03417.x
Copyright© 2010 Crown copyright.
LanguageEnglish
Language Abbreng
Publication TypeJournal Article
Journal CountryEngland
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