Effect of dietary lipid sources on growth, fatty acids composition and liver histology of juvenile flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus)

  • Kim, Kyoung-Duck (Faculty of Marine Bioscience & Technology, Kangnung National University) ;
  • Lee, Sang-Min (Faculty of Marine Bioscience & Technology, Kangnung National University) ;
  • Lee, Yoon-Ho (National Fisheries Research and Development Agenc) ;
  • Kim, Bong-Seok (National Fisheries Research and Development Agency)
  • Published : 2001.05.01

Abstract

Dietary lipids are important sources of energy and of essential fatty acids (EFA). Providing desired amounts of EFA is necessary for the normal growth and survival of juvenille fish. EFA requirements of fish are affected by fish species, water temperature and salinity, and different from those of terrestrial animals (Castell 1979). EFA affect the fluidity and permeability of membranes, enzymes activity and are known as the precursors of the eicosanoids. (omitted)

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