Table 3 Size distribution (diameter and volume) of microalgae cells from laboratory cultures (Isochrysis galbana, clone t-ISO) and from commercial concentrates (Shellfish Diet 1800®). D10, D50 and D90 correspond to the 10th, 50th and 90th percentiles. Analyses were carried out on three samples using a Beckman Coulter (model Multisizer III) particle counter with an aperture tube of 100 μm. Average values and standard deviations of the three analyzed samples are indicated
From: Scope for growth and dietary needs of Mediteranean Pinnids maintained in captivity
Microalgae cells | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Cultured | Commercial | Cultured | Commercial |
|  | Particle Diameter (μm) | Particulated volume (μm3) | ||
| Â | Volume-based particle size distribution | |||
D10 | 3.28 ± 0.01 | 3.69 ± 0.13 | 18.5 ± 0.1 | 26.4 ± 2.7 |
D50 | 4.22 ± 0.01 | 5.58 ± 0.20 | 39.4 ± 0.2 | 91.3 ± 9.5 |
D90 | 5.51 ± 0.01 | 8.77 ± 0.15 | 87.6 ± 2.8 | 353.6 ± 18.3 |
Mean | 4.38 ± 0.03 | 6.02 ± 0.14 | 53.3 ± 2.6 | 170.1 ± 13.7 |
Median | 4.22 ± 0.01 | 5.58 ± 0.20 | 39.4 ± 0.2 | 91.3 ± 9.5 |