Xia Zheng , Dongping Zhou , Sixiang Wang , Xiaojing Dong , Chaoyue Wang , Zehao Li , Lei Liu , Changkao Mu , Chunlin Wang
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Abstract
In this study, we systematically investigated how different feed combinations affect the growth performance and gut microbiota composition of the mud crab Scylla paramamosain in both indoor cement tanks and outdoor earthen ponds. We employed high-throughput 16S rRNA sequencing to profile the bacterial communities, placing particular emphasis on correlations between feed nutritional components and key microbial taxa. Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, and Cyanobacteria emerged as the predominant phyla. Crabs fed locally sourced natural feeds from Dongying showed relatively minor shifts in community structure, whereas those receiving artificial formulated feed exhibited significant divergences, as evidenced by principal coordinate analysis (PCoA) and non-metric multidimensional scaling (NMDS). In indoor cement tank trials, no significant differences were found in Chao1 among groups. However, the combination of Mactra chinensis + Synechogobius hasta + Trachypenaeus curvirostris group significantly elevated Pielou_e and Shannon diversity indices (P < 0.05), while the Simpson index was higher in both this group and the S. hasta + T. curvirostris + corn + soybean meal combination (P < 0.05). Similar trends were observed in outdoor earthen pond trials, where the M. chinensis + S. hasta + T. curvirostris group and the S. hasta + T. curvirostris + corn + soybean meal group exhibited significantly higher diversity indices (P < 0.05). Moreover, several indicator genera (e.g., OM190, Terrisporobacter, Paraclostridium) were positively correlated with specific nutritional components, implying that balanced feed formulas can promote beneficial bacteria, potentially supporting molting and growth. Collectively, the M. chinensis + S. hasta + T. curvirostris feed combination yielded the most favorable results, highlighting its potential for enhancing both crab growth and gut microbiota diversity. These findings advance our understanding of how feed composition shapes the gut microbiota in S. paramamosain and offer a theoretical basis for optimizing feed formulations, thereby contributing to sustainable aquaculture in Dongying and similar regions.
Aquaculture ReportsAgricultural and Biological Sciences-Animal Science and Zoology
CiteScore
5.90
自引率
8.10%
发文量
469
审稿时长
77 days
期刊介绍:
Aquaculture Reports will publish original research papers and reviews documenting outstanding science with a regional context and focus, answering the need for high quality information on novel species, systems and regions in emerging areas of aquaculture research and development, such as integrated multi-trophic aquaculture, urban aquaculture, ornamental, unfed aquaculture, offshore aquaculture and others. Papers having industry research as priority and encompassing product development research or current industry practice are encouraged.