Effect of Animal Stocking Density and Habitat Enrichment on Survival and Vitality of Wild Green Shore Crabs, <i>Carcinus maenas,</i> Maintained in the Laboratory

Effect of Animal Stocking Density and Habitat Enrichment on Survival and Vitality of Wild Green Shore Crabs, <i>Carcinus maenas,</i> Maintained in the Laboratory

The wide geographic distribution, large size and ease of capture has led to decapod crustaceans being used extensively in laboratory experiments. Recently in the United Kingdom decapod crustaceans were listed as sentient beings, resulting in their inclusion in animal care protocols. Ironically, litt...

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Main Authors: Charlotte H. Wilson, Russell C. Wyeth, John I. Spicer, Iain J. McGaw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
animal welfare
crab
decapod
health
protocol
time
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/21/2970

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