Morphological Trait Correlations and Nutrient Compositions of the Japanese Moon Scallop <i>Ylistrum japonicum</i> in China
The <i>Ylistrum japonicum</i> is a scallop of commercial significance, renowned for its capacity to undertake long-distance swimming. A total of 150 individuals were collected to explore the connections between morphological traits and quality traits and to determine the nutritional comp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Fishes |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/10/2/45 |
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| Summary: | The <i>Ylistrum japonicum</i> is a scallop of commercial significance, renowned for its capacity to undertake long-distance swimming. A total of 150 individuals were collected to explore the connections between morphological traits and quality traits and to determine the nutritional components of the adductor muscle. The results showed a robust positive correlation between morphological traits and quality traits, with certain variations in the intensity of the correlation depending on gender. For both female and male individuals, the most significant factor directly influencing the quality traits was shell width, and shell length had the greatest indirect influence on the individual quality traits. The nutritional results of the adductor muscle of <i>Y. japonicum</i> showed that the moisture content was 80.17%, the ash content was 1.43%, the protein content was 16.93%, the fat content was 0.67%, and the carbohydrate content was 0.80%. Furthermore, a total of 17 amino acids and a total of 23 fatty acids were detected. The study’s findings contribute to the understanding of the quality traits and nutritional value of <i>Y. japonicum</i>, laying a basis for the development of selective breeding strategies aimed at boosting the species’ aquaculture potential. |
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| ISSN: | 2410-3888 |