A Study Of The Reproductive Biology And Feeding Behaviour Of The Allochthonous Blue Crab Specie[] Venezia

A Study Of The Reproductive Biology And Feeding Behaviour Of The Allochthonous Blue Crab Specie[]
Venezia
Veneto, Venezia

ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNA - - DIPARTIMENTO DI SCIENZE MEDICHE VETERINARIEOrganisation/Company: ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNA - - DIPARTIMENTO DI SCIENZE MEDICHE VETERINARIEResearch Field: Agricultural sciences, Biological sciences, Environmental scienceResearcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Leading Researcher (R4), First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3)Country: ItalyApplication Deadline: 28 Feb 2025 - 23:59 (UTC)Type of Contract: To be definedJob Status: Not ApplicableIs the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programmeIs the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

NoOffer DescriptionCrabs will be retrieved seasonally and transported to the University's ichthyological greenhouse.

The following activities will be pursued during the experiment:Sexing of the animals. Collection of morphometric parameters (weight, length, width, abdominal development, distinction of the individuals between adults and juveniles). Identification of the reproduction and migration periods. Quantification of the reproductive potential of the females (absolute fecundity, relative fecundity, and oocyte maturation stage). Assessment of feeding behaviour by determining:The degree of feeding preference in relation to the type of food (live, fresh, frozen, monospecific or combined diet), sex, and size of the animals. Quantity of food intake (g/kg p. v. /day). Critical temperatures for feeding and for the crustacean's life. Number of offers available: 1Company/Institute: ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNA - - DIPARTIMENTO DI SCIENZE MEDICHE VETERINARIECountry: Italy #J-18808-Ljbffr