A non-invasive technique for recording the cardiac activity of the tropical-subtropical mangrove oyster Crassostrea brasiliana

Barkhmet, I; Abessa, DM; Buruaem, LM; Bonnail, E

Keywords: physiology, oyster, mollusk, heart beat rate

Abstract

In this study, we searched the electric signal of the heart of Crassostrea brasiliana; the cardiac activity of 7 individuals was monitored and recorded for a week. The heart beat rates were clearly detected and showed low variation. The technique presented good potential to be used in oysters

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Título de la Revista: Pan-American Journal of Aquatic Sciences
Volumen: 10
Número: 3
Fecha de publicación: 2015
Página de inicio: 249
Página final: 253
Idioma: English
Notas: SCOPUS, Scielo, ISI