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What characteristic did the mossambicus red strains exhibit?
What characteristic did the mossambicus red strains exhibit?
Which tilapia species was hybridized with mossambicus red strains for better growth?
Which tilapia species was hybridized with mossambicus red strains for better growth?
What is one of the differences between the tilapia strains mentioned?
What is one of the differences between the tilapia strains mentioned?
Which factor shows a difference among the tilapia strains?
Which factor shows a difference among the tilapia strains?
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What was a characteristic of the mossambicus red strains that necessitated hybridization?
What was a characteristic of the mossambicus red strains that necessitated hybridization?
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What is a key advantage of the O.niloticus × O.aureus hybrid?
What is a key advantage of the O.niloticus × O.aureus hybrid?
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Which trait from O.niloticus is incorporated in the hybrid?
Which trait from O.niloticus is incorporated in the hybrid?
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What is the primary purpose of developing hybrids like O.niloticus × O.aureus?
What is the primary purpose of developing hybrids like O.niloticus × O.aureus?
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Which of these statements about the O.niloticus × O.aureus hybrid is incorrect?
Which of these statements about the O.niloticus × O.aureus hybrid is incorrect?
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The hybridization of O.niloticus and O.aureus primarily focuses on improving which aspect?
The hybridization of O.niloticus and O.aureus primarily focuses on improving which aspect?
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Which method is used for aquaculture in earthen ponds?
Which method is used for aquaculture in earthen ponds?
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What is one of the environments where intensive aquaculture is practiced?
What is one of the environments where intensive aquaculture is practiced?
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Which option describes a method of integrating aquaculture with other agricultural practices?
Which option describes a method of integrating aquaculture with other agricultural practices?
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In addition to cages, which other structure is used for intensive aquaculture?
In addition to cages, which other structure is used for intensive aquaculture?
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What type of farming system utilizes ponds and concrete tanks for aquaculture?
What type of farming system utilizes ponds and concrete tanks for aquaculture?
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What is the fingerling size range for tilapia?
What is the fingerling size range for tilapia?
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What is the primary purpose of nursing tilapia fry?
What is the primary purpose of nursing tilapia fry?
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At what stage are tilapia stocked in grow-out or production units?
At what stage are tilapia stocked in grow-out or production units?
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Which of the following describes the proper timeline for tilapia development?
Which of the following describes the proper timeline for tilapia development?
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What weight range marks the transition from fry to fingerling in tilapia?
What weight range marks the transition from fry to fingerling in tilapia?
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What are the two groups into which tilapia can be classified based on their breeding behavior?
What are the two groups into which tilapia can be classified based on their breeding behavior?
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Which type of tilapia is known to incubate eggs in its mouth?
Which type of tilapia is known to incubate eggs in its mouth?
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What aspect of tilapia breeding is important in an extensive duck rearing system on a pond?
What aspect of tilapia breeding is important in an extensive duck rearing system on a pond?
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When rearing ducks in tilapia ponds, which aspect of tilapia breeding is least likely to be influenced?
When rearing ducks in tilapia ponds, which aspect of tilapia breeding is least likely to be influenced?
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What is a potential advantage of knowing the breeding behavior of tilapia in a pond ecosystem?
What is a potential advantage of knowing the breeding behavior of tilapia in a pond ecosystem?
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Study Notes
Tilapia Breeding and Growth
- Tilapia species are divided into two groups based on their breeding behavior: Mouthbrooders and Substrate Spawners.
- Mouthbrooding tilapias, like Oreochromis mossambicus, are known for their parental care. The female carries the eggs in her mouth until they hatch.
- The Oreochromis mossambicus variety exhibited poor growth characteristics.
- This led to the hybridization of Oreochromis mossambicus with faster-growing tilapia species like Oreochromis niloticus and Oreochromis aureus.
- This resulted in hybrid tilapia strains that inherit desirable traits like fast growth and cold tolerance.
- Hybrids have been developed to combine the best qualities of different species. For instance, Oreochromis niloticus x Oreochromis aureus hybrids boast the fast growth rate of O. niloticus and the cold tolerance of O. aureus.
- Tilapia fingerlings reach a weight of 15 to 25 grams, ready to be transferred to production ponds or cages.
- Tilapia are commonly raised in earthen ponds, cages, concrete tanks, and integrated with terrestrial crops.
- Duck rearing in an extensive system, where ducks are raised in tilapia ponds, is another common practice.
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Explore the fascinating world of tilapia breeding and growth in this quiz. Learn about different breeding behaviors, hybridization techniques, and the traits of various tilapia species. Test your knowledge on how these factors influence the growth and development of tilapia in aquaculture.
