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Quantifying the relation between predator-induced behavior and growth performance in larval anurans, 1999.

Because the nature and magnitude of species interactions are functions of the traits that species possess, understanding how individual traits affect performance is important to our understanding of community structure. To examine the relation between species traits and performance, we first assessed behavioral responses of two larval anurans to three predator species in the laboratory. We then correlated these responses with growth performance of the two anurans when they competed in the field. In the laboratory experiment, larval bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana) and green frogs (R. clamitans) exhibited no reduction in activity or spatial avoidance to bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus), moderate reductions in activity and spatial avoidance of mudminnows (Umbra limi ), and large reductions in activity and spatial avoidance of larval dragonflies (Anax spp.). In the field experiment, these behavioral responses were directly related to corresponding reductions in growth of the anuran larvae. Thus, for both species, changes in growth in the field could be correlated to the behavioral responses observed in the laboratory. Further, proportional changes in behavior in the presence of the different predators appeared to be related to changes in competitive relations in the field.

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A diet containing mango peel silage impacts upon feed intake, energy supply and growth performances of dairy male calves

The major challenges for disposal of waste from fruit processing factories are high transportation costs, limited landfill availability and environmental pollution. Therefore, developing efficient waste management techniques to reduce transportation costs and environment pollution is important. Mango peels (MP) are abundant during the mango season and high in fermentable carbohydrate, which can easily breakdown and pollute the environment if a proper waste management method is not implemented. Thus, in this study, fresh MP were ensiled after sun-dried for one day and then fed to dairy male calves as the roughage source to evaluate its effect on feed intake, digestibility, energy balance, body weight gain, feed efficiency and blood metabolites. Eight growing crossbred dairy male calves (Holstein Friesians × Zebu) were allocated into two groups [Control (n = 4) and mango peel silage (MPS, n = 4)]. This experiment lasted for 12 weeks and daily feed offered and refusal were recorded to determine the daily feed intake. Digestion trial was performed at the last five days of experiment. Body weight and measurement were recorded every two weeks interval to determine the weight gain and body physical improvement. Blood was collected at the end of experiment to analyze the serum biochemical parameters. Ensiling improved the energy and protein contents and decreased fibre content of MP, thereby improving the forage quality.  Feeding MPS to calves increased (P < 0.05) feed intake, energy supply and energy balance, changes in body measurements, weight gain, feed efficiency, and glucose concentration, as well as lowered (P < 0.05) the urea nitrogen concentration. Ensiling fresh MP after sun-drying for one day improved silage quality, and feeding MPS to dairy male calves as a roughage source improved feed intake, energy supply and growth performances. Therefore, ensiling fresh MP could improve the feed supply for ruminant production and be an effective waste management strategy for fruit processing businesses.

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Fig 1 in Growth performance of shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei under different carbon: Nitrogen (C/N) ratios of Bioflocs system

Fig 1: Growth Performance details – final weight and weight gain recorded in L.vannamei under different C/N ratios

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Fig 4 in Growth performance of shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei under different carbon: Nitrogen (C/N) ratios of Bioflocs system

Fig 4: Growth Performance details – productivity rate recorded in L.vannamei under different C/N ratios

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Fig 3 in Growth performance of shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei under different carbon: Nitrogen (C/N) ratios of Bioflocs system

Fig 3: Growth Performance details – Gross Feed Conversion Efficiency (GFCE) recorded in L.vannamei under different C/N ratios

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Fig 2 in Growth performance of shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei under different carbon: Nitrogen (C/N) ratios of Bioflocs system

Fig 2: Growth Performance details – Specific Growth Rates (SGR) and Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) recorded in L.vannamei under different C/N ratios

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Fig 2 in Growth performance, nutrient utilization and survival rate of Clarias gariepinus fed varied inclusion of processed Moringa oleifera diets

Fig 2: Biweekly growth performance of Clarias gariepinus fed 3% and 5% inclusion of Moringa Processed diets

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Dataset: Global X Thematic Growth ETF (GXTG) Stock Performance

This dataset provides historical stock market performance data for specific companies. It enables users to analyze and understand the past trends and fluctuations in stock prices over time. This information can be utilized for various purposes such as investment analysis, financial research, and market trend forecasting.