scholarly journals Spiny Dogfish (Squalus Acanthias): Changes in Structural and Mechanical Properties Under Storage

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Olena Sydorenko ◽  
Nadiya Bolila ◽  
Ninel Forostyana
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Squalus Acanthias ◽  
Spiny Dogfish

Metabolic Rate and Energy Expenditure of the Spiny Dogfish, Squalus acanthias

1978 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 816-821 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. Brett ◽  
J. M. Blackburn
Keyword(s):  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Metabolic Rate ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Squalus Acanthias ◽  
Spiny Dogfish ◽  
Metabolic Rates ◽  
Performance Curve ◽  
Power Performance ◽  
General Energy

The metabolic rate of spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthias, was determined in both a tunnel respirometer and a large, covered, circular tank (mass respirometer). Swimming performance was very poor in the respirometer, so that a power–performance curve could not be established. Instead, resting metabolic rates were determined, with higher rates induced by causing heavy thrashing (active metabolism). Routine metabolic rates were measured for the spontaneous activity characterizing behavior in the circular tank. For fish of 2 kg mean weight, the metabolic rates at 10 °C were 32.4 ± 2.6 SE (resting), 49.2 ± 5.0 SE (routine), and 88.4 ± 4.6 SE (active) mg O2∙kg−1∙h−1. Assuming that the routine rate represents a general energy expenditure in nature, this is equivalent to metabolizing about 3.8 kcal∙kg−1∙d−1 (15.9 × 103 J∙kg−1∙d−1). Key words: dogfish, metabolic rates, energetics, respiration

scholarly journals Bounds on Biomass Estimates and Energetic Consequences of Ctenophora in the Northeast U.S. Shelf Ecosystem

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael D. Ford ◽  
Jason S. Link
Keyword(s):  
Feeding Strategy ◽  
Marine Ecosystem ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Gelatinous Zooplankton ◽  
Squalus Acanthias ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Spiny Dogfish ◽  
Sampling Device ◽  
Large Marine Ecosystem ◽  
Major Increase

Previous descriptions have noted that the stomach samples of spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthias, showed a major increase in the overall occurrence and hence implied abundance of Ctenophora. This apparent and persistent gelatinous zooplankton outbreak is increasingly more common in the world’s oceans. We briefly explore the energetic ramifications of ctenophores in the spiny dogfish diet, inferring that the presence of gelatinous zooplankton represents an ambient feeding strategy. Relative to other prey, ctenophores are not a high energy density prey item. However, given varying assumptions of the amount of ctenophores consumed, they may be an important staple in the diet of spiny dogfish. We also examine the utility of using spiny dogfish as a gelatinous zooplankton sampling device. Using five calculation methodologies, we provide bounds on potential abundance and biomass estimates of ctenophores in the Northeast U.S. shelf ecosystem. We then contextualize these findings relative to the implications for the Northeast U.S. and any large marine ecosystem.

Biology and Management of Dogfish Sharks

2009 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Life History ◽  
Pacific Coast ◽  
Puget Sound ◽  
Squalus Acanthias ◽  
Spiny Dogfish ◽  
Dietary Analysis ◽  
Strait Of Georgia ◽  
Food Items ◽  
Abundance Estimates ◽  
Commercial Species

Abstract.—Spiny dogfish <em>Squalus acanthias </em>have been an important commercial species on Canada’s Pacific coast for more than 130 years. In this study we show that the spiny dogfish life history results in juveniles remaining in pelagic waters for 10–15 years after birth, with lengths up to about 60 cm. Abundance estimates show that the numbers of these young dogfish, as well as some older dogfish in the pelagic waters, appear to represent a relatively large percentage of the population in these two regions. Dietary analysis shows that while euphausiids and teleosts constitute the major food items, regardless of size/age, dogfish feed on a number of species within the ecosystem. After about 15 years, there is a movement into demersal habitats where individuals eventually mature. Because dogfish are long lived, and because they are found throughout the pelagic zone and demersal habitats, it is probable that they play a key role in the Strait of Georgia and Puget Sound ecosystems.

Copper toxicity in the spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias): Urea loss contributes to the osmoregulatory disturbance

2007 ◽  
Vol 84 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. De Boeck ◽  
J. Hattink ◽  
N.M. Franklin ◽  
C.P. Bucking ◽  
S. Wood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Copper Toxicity ◽  
Squalus Acanthias ◽  
Spiny Dogfish
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