The Effect of Light Intensities on the Growth and Reproduction of Daphnia magna (Cladocera – Daphniidae) under Experiment Conditions

International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science

© 2020 by SSRG - IJAES Journal

Volume 7 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2020

Authors : Dr. Adib Hasan Zeini, Mai Moeen Akel

10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V7I2P106

How to Cite?

Dr. Adib Hasan Zeini, Mai Moeen Akel, "The Effect of Light Intensities on the Growth and Reproduction of Daphnia magna (Cladocera – Daphniidae) under Experiment Conditions," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 7,  no. 2, pp. 20-22, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V7I2P106

Abstract:

The Study was conducted on Daphnia magna which is cultured as live food for fish larvae and crustaceans in fish farms.
The first batch of these Crustaceans was collected from the fresh water bodies nearest to Tishreen University. Then, the individuals have been adapted in laboratory conditions to prepare them for a series of experiments. After that, we determined the effects of light intensities (0, 300, 800, 1500 lux) on some biological characteristics such as growth and reproduction rates. Experiments lasted from 15/02/2019 until / 14 12/ 2112. The results showed that the suitable light intensity for the growth and reproduction of D.magna is 800 lux which we can use in future cultures of D.magna.

Keywords:

Cladocera, Daphnia magna, biology, light intensity, freshwater.

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