TOFF, a database of traits of fish to promote advances in fish aquaculture

Lecocq, Thomas; Benard, Alain; Pasquet, Alain; Nahon, Sarah; Ducret, Alex; Dupont-Marin, Kevin; Lang, Iris; Thomas, Marielle

doi:10.1038/s41597-019-0307-z

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“…FishBase has identified more than 34 200 species of fish, representing a potential large reservoir for addressing questions of the effects of domestication. All of these species, however, are not potentially amenable to domestication, as suggested by a functional approach (Lecocq et al 2019). A range of criteria should also be considered to identify the best candidates, such as their commercial interest, their cost of production relative to that generated from the captures by conventional fisheries, their flesh quality for human consumption, their capacity to be reared in captivity, and their advantages over species already farmed or domesticated.…”

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How domestication alters fish phenotypes

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Pasquet

Mohajer

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Reviews in Aquaculture

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Domestication can be defined as the adaptation of an animal to the human environment and its constraints. Accumulating evidence strongly indicates that domestication plays essential roles in modulating the phenotypes of teleosts, despite the scattered information. Animal husbandry and molecular, physiological, and behavioural studies have identified a high degree and complexity of biological changes induced by domestication. These phenotypic modifications during domestication vary greatly amongst species and physiological function (e.g. growth, reproduction, response to stress, and immunity), probably due to a variety of intrinsic and extrinsic factors that can interfere with phenotypic changes. Indeed, much information about domestication is lacking, which impedes the generalisation of our understanding of the effects of domestication. This review gathers and clarifies the available information about the main effects of fish domestication. We use a broad physiological approach for understanding these biological consequences, from the genesis of domestication (e.g. netting from the wild) to the ultimate step (controlled artificial selection). We also suggest ways to predict the effects of domestication and to better understand the sources of the biological changes.

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How domestication alters fish phenotypes

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Reviews in Aquaculture

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“…Ecology is facing a 'functional revolution' . Researchers are collecting species traits (glossary in Table 1) at unprecedented rates and depositing them in centralized databases focused on all kinds of organism including fungi 1,2 , plants 3,4 , and animals [5][6][7][8][9][10][11] . Traits are becoming an essential currency in ecology, especially to quantify functional diversity 12,13 .…”

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A trait database and updated checklist for European subterranean spiders

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Species traits are an essential currency in ecology, evolution, biogeography, and conservation biology. However, trait databases are unavailable for most organisms, especially those living in difficult-to-access habitats such as caves and other subterranean ecosystems. We compiled an expert-curated trait database for subterranean spiders in Europe using both literature data (including grey literature published in many different languages) and direct morphological measurements whenever specimens were available to us. We started by updating the checklist of European subterranean spiders, now including 512 species across 20 families, of which at least 192 have been found uniquely in subterranean habitats. For each of these species, we compiled 64 traits. The trait database encompasses morphological measures, including several traits related to subterranean adaptation, and ecological traits referring to habitat preference, dispersal, and feeding strategies. By making these data freely available, we open up opportunities for exploring different research questions, from the quantification of functional dimensions of subterranean adaptation to the study of spatial patterns in functional diversity across European caves.

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“…This approach, based on functional ecology, is valuable for understanding ecological community structure and ecosystem functions; it can be supported by information from databases (e.g. Frimpong & Angermeier, 2009; Froese & Pauly, 2017; Lecocq et al ., 2019) that compile behavioural, morphological, phenological, and physiological traits of fish species and with reference to their environmental characteristics. Using functional traits thus could help to identify suitable combinations of species and explicitly to target objectives for system sustainability, such as better or minimal use of limited trophic resources, improved animal welfare (e.g.…”

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When more is more: taking advantage of species diversity to move towards sustainable aquaculture

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Human population growth has increased demand for food products, which is expected to double in coming decades. Until recently, this demand has been met by expanding agricultural area and intensifying agrochemical‐based monoculture of a few species. However, this development pathway has been criticised due to its negative impacts on the environment and other human activities. Therefore, new production practices are needed to meet human food requirements sustainably in the future. Herein, we assert that polyculture practices can ensure the transition of aquaculture towards sustainable development. We review traditional and recent polyculture practices (ponds, recirculated aquaculture systems, integrated multi‐trophic aquaculture, aquaponics, integrated agriculture–aquaculture) to highlight how they improve aquaculture through the coexistence and interactions of species. This overview highlights the importance of species compatibility (i.e. species that can live in the same farming environment without detrimental interactions) and complementarity (i.e. complementary use of available resources and/or commensalism/mutualism) to achieve efficient and ethical aquaculture. Overall, polyculture combines aspects of productivity, environmental protection, resource sharing, and animal welfare. However, several challenges must be addressed to facilitate polyculture development across the world. We developed a four‐step conceptual framework for designing innovative polyculture systems. This framework highlights the importance of (i) using prospective approaches to consider which species to combine, (ii) performing integrated assessment of rearing environments to determine in which farming system a particular combination of species is the most relevant, (iii) developing new tools and strategies to facilitate polyculture system management, and (iv) implementing polyculture innovation for relevant stakeholders involved in aquaculture transitions.

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TOFF, a database of traits of fish to promote advances in fish aquaculture

Cited by 16 publications

References 18 publications

How domestication alters fish phenotypes

How domestication alters fish phenotypes

A trait database and updated checklist for European subterranean spiders

When more is more: taking advantage of species diversity to move towards sustainable aquaculture

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