MBI Species Classification Request

General

Name:

Joe Thompson ( thejrc )

Status:

Completed

Date:

05/04/2010

Classification Type:

New

Challenge

Species:

Tigriopus californicus

Suggested Class:

FC1

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Fish/Invert/Culture:

Spawn Mode:

N/A

Fish Base Link:

Breeding Success:

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Journal:

If Challenging Existing Classification
Reasons Species Should be Reclassified:

If Requesting New Classification
Research or Links to information on Species:	http://www.reed-mariculture.com/copepod/tigriopus.asp http://www.wamas.org/forums/topic/35814-mofib-copepod-cultivation-paper/ http://www.copepodgeek.com/Copepod%20culture%20handbook/Copepod%20Culturing.html

Other Details
Other Information:	Larger intertidal harpacticoid species ranging in size from 250-1500 micron. Has a high regeneration rate and good hufa profile, can be reared on a variety of algal feeds as well as yeast and boiled wheat feeds. Good starter zooplankton culture however due to large size and lack of activity in water column it does not posess much value as first feed.