• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.235-240
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• 2015

Seasonal variation in the prevalence of norovirus in oysters Crassostrea gigas was investigated and compared to levels of Escherichia coli, a fecal indicator in oysters. Oysters were collected from Iwon-myeon, Taean-gun, Korea, a primary production area for European Union export of oysters between 2013 and 2014. We observed seasonality in the prevalence of norovirus in oysters, with a higher prevalence and viral load detected during winter months. Oysters taken from production areas that complied with the European Union standard for raw consumption (< 230 MPN/100 g of E. coli) had 22.1% of the samples test positive for norovirus (15/68 samples). However, norovirus was not detected in any of the samples (0%, 0/4 samples) that were collected from production sites that exceeded the standard fecal contamination level for raw consumption (> 230 MPN/100 g of E. coli). These results indicated that there is a negative correlation between the prevalence of norovirus and high levels of E. coli in oysters. Therefore, our results suggest that current food safety guidelines using only a bacterial fecal contamination indicator, E. coli, may not adequately assess shellfish production areas for viral and bacterial contamination.

• 한국패류학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.30-48
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• 1991

한국해역 종합 해양자원도 작성연구(남해)의 일환으로 저서생물 분포 연구를 위한 조사가 1990년 7월과 8월에 남해에 위치한 83개 조사정점에서 수행되었다. 각 정점에서 van Veen그랩으로 3회씩 채집된 저서 생물 표본 가운데 연체동물만을 선별 그들의 분포 양상을 파악하고자 종 동정과 함께 군집구조 분석을 하였다. 조사에서 채집된 연체동물은 모두 679개로 다섯개 강에 102종으로 동정되었으며, 이매패류가 출현종수(84.3%)에서나 출현개체수(92.3%)에 있어서 절대우점하였다. 전체 연체동물군집에서 우점하는 일곱 종(이매패류 여섯 종, 무판류 한 종)이 전체 출현개체수의 61.0%를 차지하였다. 남해의 연체동물은 종은 다양한 반면에 서식밀도나 생물량은 매우 빈약하였다. 출현종의 서식 유무에 따른 유사도로써 집괴분석한 결과 다섯개의 조사정점군으로 나누어지고, 이 들은 특징적인 분포 특성을 갖는 두 정점군과 혼합된 특성을 나타내는 세정점군으로 대별되었다. 전자의 두 정점군은 Raetellops Pulchella와 Periploma otohimeae로 대표되는 황해의 저층냉수의 영향을 받는 세립퇴적물 군집과 뚜렷한 대표종은 없지만 대마난류의 영향을 받는 이질성의 조립퇴넉물 군집으로 정의할 수 있었다. 대마난류의 영향을 받는 정점군의 군집은 황해저층냉수의 정점군에 비해 종 다양도는 높지만, 서식생물량은 현저히 적었다. 아울러 연체동물의 분포와 남해의 퇴적환경이나 수괴의 조성과 변화를 고려하여 남해에 서식하는 저서생물 군집에 있어서 네 개의 분포구역이 있을 것으로 추정하여 그 범위와 경계를 제안한다.

• BMB Reports
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.625-628
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• 2004

Homeobox genes encode a family of transcription factors that have essential roles in regulating the development of eukaryotes. Although they have been extensively studied in different phyla, relatively little is known about homeobox-containing genes and their function in molluscs. In this study, we used a polymerase chain reaction to investigate homeobox genes in the bivalve mollusc Pecten maximus. Four different homeobox sequences were identified; two were homologues of the non-Hox cluster gene caudal and the two remaining sequences had a significant homology to the ANT-C gene proboscipedia. These sequences represent the first cad and pb homologues isolated from a member of the class Bivalvia, phylum Mollusca.

• 한국패류학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.185-199
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• 2010

Correlation between community structure of herbivore and succession of macro-algal flora was examined in subtidal area of Dang-Sa Province, eastern coast of Korea from April 2008 to December 2009. For examination, the authors hypothesized that there are significant correlation between the foregoing two variables. Samplings were conducted every two months quantitatively with SCUBA diving at -3, -6 and -10 depth in the two line transects (barren and forest grounds). As results, rhodophyts was predominated in the algal flora based on the number of species and biomass; molluscs was predominated in the herbivores based on the number of species and echinoderms was predominated in that based on the biomass. There was no significant correlation between the foregoing two variables in the whole survey area and barren/forest grounds. Consequently, the hypothesis was rejected. The authors proposed that examination of correlation between the foregoing two variables should focus on the specific herbivore group(s) (e.g., amphipods) afterward.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제39권spc1호
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• pp.132-141
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• 2006

Artificial structures have been designed as pilot structures to promote the creation and restoration of tidal flats. However, little information is available as to whether such artificial construction affects the macrobenthic community structure. We monitored the variation of the macrobenthic community structure and species composition near natural and artificial structures (seaweed and a timber fence) on the tidal flats near the Iwon Dike, Korea. In total, 137 macrobenthic species were recorded during this study, predominantly crustaceans (47%), polychaetes (18%), and molluscs (27%). Polychaetes comprised over 50% of the total density, followed by gastropods (38%) and crustaceans (11%). Macrobenthic species composition in the artificial and natural areas, was initially similar, but it differed after 7 months. The gastropod Umbonium thomasi, the most dominant species, was present at both sites in the first month after the start of the experiment, but disappeared at the artificial sites within 7 months, suggesting disturbance by the environmental factors. The number of species and diversity (H') varied significantly within sites at the beginning of the experiment, but no difference was observed after 7 months. Multivariate analysis (multidimensional scaling) revealed significant differences in community structure between the artificial and the natural areas from 7 months after the start of the experiment, except from 18 to 21 months. The community structures were mainly influenced by U. thomasi. Community structure at the artificial sites was affected by environmental variables, such as carbon, COD/IL sulfide, loss of ignition, kurtosis and silt, which changed over time. We observed no significant correlations between environmental variables and the dominant species, except in the case of Spio sp. and Macrophthalmus dilatatus, suggesting that the biological interactions and temporary disturbances such as typhoon, as well as the effects of artificial structures may also be important regulating factors in this system.

• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.273-282
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• 2007

For an efficient management and utilization of marine biodiversity information, we made an attempt to develop the Korea Marine Biodiversity Information System (KoMBIS), building a species name inventory of Korea marine organisms. The inventory includes 17 organism groups: phytoplankton, zooplankton, algae and halophyte, sponges, cnidarians, rotifers, nematodes, bryozoans, brachiopods, molluscs, echiurans, annelids, arthropods, echinoderms, urochordates and fish. The species names were collected from 37 different references and reviewed for validity by taxonomists, which resulted in 9,798 valid names in addition to 1,845 synonyms. The Korea marine species inventory is the first one of this kind, for previous Korean species name inventories were mostly composed of terrestrial and freshwater organisms. KoMBIS, the information system developed, contains not only the species name but also information on morphological and ecological characteristics such as distribution, DNA barcode, and references. This system is convenient for the inputting of new data and servicing users through the internet, so that management and utilization of the biodiversity information is more efficient. Linking the DNA barcode data with species information provides an objective measure for identification of a species, which accommodates the recommendation of Consortium for the Barcode of Life, and makes the Korea marine biodiversity information compatible with international databases. Considering the frequent exchange of marine organisms internationally via ballast water and such issues as climate change, this information system will be useful in many areas of marine biodiversity.

• 한국패류학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.253-259
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• 2011

Boring behaviour and drilling mechanism were investigated by visual observations. In this study, of two kinds of holes (the outer and inner holes) which are formed by drilling of boring gastropod Lunatia fortunei (Naticidae), the diameters of the outer holes are broader and larger than those of the inner holes, and their holes look like the crater in shape, as seen in all valves of bivalves bored by Naticidae species. Two kinds of glands (the accessory boring gland and accessory salivary gland) on the foots of boring gastropods have been investigated. Of them, it has been confirmed that only the accessory salivary glands on the foots secreted sulphuric (acidic) components in the mucus (secretion), while the accessory boring glands on the foots did not secrete their components. In this study, we confirmed that L. fortunei possess the accessory boring gland on the foot, as seen in most species in Naticidae. Accoeding to the results of the experiment of the blue litmus paper tests of the mucus (secretions) secreted from the accessory boring gland the color of the blue litmus paper did not turn red in color because chemical components of mucus (secretion) secreted from the accessory boring gland on the foot of L. fortunei (boring gastropod) were not acidic components. It is supposed that the mucus, which is secreted from the accessory boring gland, contained gelatin-like substances or enzymes without acidic components, as already reported in Naticidae species. Therefore, these substances may be involved in softening the surface of the valves of M. veneriformis. Consequently, it is assumed thar L. fortunei bores holes through the shells of molluscs by means of following 3 methods: (1) a softening of the calcareous shells of M. veneriformis with chemical secretions (including gellatin-like substances or enzyme except for acidic components) from the accessory boring glands, (2) mechanical rasping with the radula, (3) a combination of both. In this study, particularly, acidic components, which are involved in softening the surface of the shells, are not associated with the boring mechanism of L. fortunei because chemical acidic components were not detected in the mucus (secretion), as found in Naticidae species.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.152-156
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• 2002

서울시 가락농수산물시장에서 2001년 1-12월 수거한 총 742건의 수산물에서 장염비브리오균을 분리 동정한 결과 12.5%(93/742) 검출율을 보였고, 월별로는 2월 7.14%(2/28), 5월 5.7%(3/53), 6월 5.1%(4/79), 7월 24.0%(18/75), 8월 48.0%(24/50), 9월 26.7%(23/86), 10월 11.1%(10/90), 11월 8.3%(6/72), 12월 5.7%(3/53) 등, 7-9월 검출율이 높아 하절기 장염비브리오균에 의한 식중독의 주요 원인균이 될 수 있음을 알 수 있었으며, 검체별로는 어류8.3%(16/192), 패류 15.3%(37/242), 갑각류 8.5%(18/212) 그리고 연체류 22.9%(22/96)로 나타나, 연체류가 분리율이 비교적 높았다. 또한, 지역별로는 경기 23.2%(16/69), 경남 6.6%(9/136),경북 33.3%(1/3),전남 13.6%(31/228), 전북 14.7%(10/68),충남 15.6%(5/32), 제주 11.8%(2/17)그리고 수입수산물 8.8%(l1/125)의 검출율을 보였다. 93주 가운데 66주에서 K-type혈청형을 살펴본 결과, K24, K28이 갑오징어와 징거미에서 하나씩, K47, K53는 홍합에서, K34는 바지락살과 한치알에서, K42는 갑오징어, 꽁치, 대합 그리고 오징어에서 각각 확인되어 15.2%(10/66) 동정율을 나타내었다.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제36권6호
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• pp.455-473
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• 2021

이 총설에서는 해양 연체동물 내 독소 분석을 하는 연구자들의 이해를 돕기 위하여, 국내에서 생산되거나 유통되는 수산물 중 해양 생물독소에 오염될 수 있는 이매패류와 복족류 종들의 공식 명칭과 생태학적 특성을 소개하였다. 또한 대표적인 생물군의 해부도를 통한 각 기관들의 위치와 공식적인 명칭을 알리고자 하였다. 향후 해양생물독소 분석 관련 식품공전, 학술논문 및 보고서에 실험생물의 정확한 종명과 분석 기관의 명칭에 대한 통일 및 규격화가 필요하다.

• 한국유기농업학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.297-316
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• 2018

본 연구는 왕우렁이의 생리 생태적 특성 및 논 잡초방제를 위하여 투입된 왕우렁이들의 집단패사 원인을 구명하기 위하여 수행하였다. 1983년 국내에 도입되어 양식과 논 잡초방제를 위하여 활용되고 있는 왕우렁이의 종(species)은 연체동물문(Mollusca), 복족강(Gastropoda), 중복족목(Mesogastropoda), Ampulariidae과, Pomacea속에 속하는 Pomacea canaliculata Lamarck이다. 왕우렁이의 생리 생태적 특성조사 결과 왕우렁이 성체들이 국내에서 월동되고 있으나 왕우렁이 알로는 월동되지 못하고 있다. 수컷과 암컷의 비율은 1:1.99~2.33배로 암컷의 구성비가 높았다. 생장량은 1일에 87.7 mg이었으며, 껍질은 각고가 0.31 mm, 각경이 0.33 mm씩 자랐다. 왕우렁이의 생장은 먹이의 조건 등에 따라서 차이가 있을 수 있으며, 매우 빠른 생장량을 나타내었다. 한편, 건조에 대한 저항성은 매우 강하여 3개월까지 생존율이 약 80%에 달하였다. 왕우렁이 서식에 따른 수질에 미치는 영향을 평가한 결과 다량의 서식 밀도에서는 약간의 영향을 줄 수는 있겠으나, 잡초방제를 위하여 투입되는 밀도에서는 전혀 영향이 없었다. 논 잡초방제를 위하여 벼 이앙초기에 투입되는 왕우렁이가 2~3일 이내에 일시에 집단 패사되는 직접적인 원인은 미소생물인 패충류(참씨벌레)에 의하여 발생되지 않는 것으로 판명되었다. 다만 패충류 (참씨벌레)에 의하여 패사되는 비율은 밀도에 따라 2.86%와 5.71%로 매우 미미하였고, 통계적인 유의적인 차이가 없었다. 논 잡초방제를 위하여 투입된 왕우렁이들은 벼 이앙시기가 빨라지고, 일교차가 커지면서 추운 저온의 날씨로 인하여 논의 흙속으로 들어가서 죽거나 일부는 새의 먹이가 되어 사라지기 때문에 다량이 죽은 것으로 오해되었다.