Transcriptomic response to parasite infection in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) depends on rearing density
Abstract Background Captive animal populations, be it for food production or conservation programmes, are often maintained at densities far beyond those in natural environments, which can have profound effects on behaviour, immune and stress levels, and ultimately welfare. How such alterations impac...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-10-01
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Series: | BMC Genomics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-018-5098-7 |