Table 4 Weight measurements of microalgae cells from laboratory cultures (I. galbana, clone t-ISO) and commercial products (Shellfish Diet 1800®). Dry (DW), ash (AW), and ash-free dry weights (AFDW) are related to units of particulate volume (mm3) or to number of microalgal cells (106 cells). The organic content of microalgae cells (in %) in both cases have also been calculated
From: Scope for growth and dietary needs of Mediteranean Pinnids maintained in captivity
Weight measurements | Microalgae cells | |
|---|---|---|
Culture | Commercial | |
μg DW (mm3)− 1 | 331.6 ± 7.4 | 399.7 ± 0.8 |
μg AW (mm3)− 1 | 17.6 ± 7.4 | 75.9 ± 2.2 |
μg AFDW (mm3)− 1 | 314.0 ± 4.6 | 323.8 ± 2.0 |
% AFDW (Organic Matter) | 94.7 ± 2.1 | 81.0 ± 0.5 |
μg DW (106 cells)− 1 | 10.8 ± 0.3 | 37.8 ± 0.1 |
μg AW (106 cells)− 1 | 0.6 ± 0.2 | 7.2 ± 0.2 |
μg AFDW (106 cells)− 1 | 10.2 ± 0.2 | 30.6 ± 0.2 |