The critical period of high mortality of larvae fish —A discussion based on current research

Li Sifa; J. A. Mathias

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The critical period of high mortality of larvae fish —A discussion based on current research

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- The critical period of high mortality of larvae fish —A discussion based on current research
- Journal of Oceanology and Limnology Vol. 5, Issue 1, Pages: 80-96(1987)
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  1. Shanghai Fisheries University
  2. Department of Fisheries and Oceans
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Sifa, L., Mathias, J.A. The critical period of high mortality of larvae fish —A discussion based on current research., Chin. J. Ocean. Limnol. 5, 80–96 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02848526
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Sifa, L., Mathias, J.A. The critical period of high mortality of larvae fish —A discussion based on current research., Chin. J. Ocean. Limnol. 5, 80–96 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02848526 DOI：

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Abstract

Most fishes suffer high mortality during early development stages. The existence of a “critical period” was hypothesized by Hjort (1914). However

several decades of research have resulted in considerable controversy over the hypothesis. This paper attempts to clarify the critical period concept

demonstrate its usefulness

and resolve some of the controversy surrounding it. Based on our own studies and the literature

we find that within the “aquaculture school” (those concerned with culturing fishes

particulary larval stages)

there is a great deal of evidence for the critical period concept. But we redefine the concept of “critical period” of mortality of fish larvae in this way. The deepest

sharpest

and fastest physiological and ecological changes during the development of the larvae are produced with the shift from endogenous nutrition to exogenous. At this stage

the old functions are quickly being replaced by new functions inside the body. Because of this shifting of function and imperfection of organs

the larvae are most sensitive at this time to environmental factors

particularly food supply. A higher specific mortality rate often occurs immediately folowing the period of strictly endogenous yolk feeding

and during the period of first exogenous feeding. Then it may be followed by a lower specific mortality rate. The significance of a “critical period” for fish populations is discussed. A good understanding of the “critical period” would provide a means for predicting the strength of year classes in natural fish populations

and also suggests approaches for increasing survival in aquaculture systems.

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