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Non-destructive method to study the internal anatomy of the chilean scallop argopecten purpuratus
JOURNAL OF SHELLFISH RESEARCH;
J SHELLFISH RES
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D02I1095
D02I1095
WOS:000265460900015
0730-8000
Autor
Albornoz-Reitze, José
Guisado-Aranguiz, Chita
Lohrmann-Sheffield, Karin
Rosenblitt-Nathan, Matías
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Resumen
Scallop aquaculture has a 20-y-old history in Coquimbo, Chile. At the beginning develop and introduce on industrial level the culture techniques was the main goal, but in recent years research to improve the broodstock quality has been introduced. Development of non destructive procedures to determine gonadal ripeness were necessary. The use Of Magnetic resonance imaging proved to be an interesting tool to view the internal anatomy of the chilean scallop Argopecten purpuratus (Lamarck 1819) without any harmful side effect. A central groove located in the middle of the adductor Muscle, became visible using MRI, and could possibly be related to the haemolymphatic circulation system. The authors thank Dr. S. Shumway for her comments and encouragement. These first analysis were possible through the collaboration of two projects funded by FONDEF (Chile) D02 I 1095 and D9911018. 4 FONDEF evonbran@ucn.cl FONDEF (Chile) [D02 I 1095, D9911018] 2 FONDEF 28