Anodonta Woodiana Research Articles

Combined transcriptome and metabolome analysis reveals the mechanism of high nitrite tolerance in freshwater mussel Anodonta woodiana

Nitrite contamination and stress on aquatic organisms are increasingly emphasized in freshwater ecosystems. Freshwater bivalves exhibit high tolerance to nitrite; however, the underlying mechanism is unknown. Accordingly, this study investigated the tolerance mechanism of the globally occurring freshwater bivalve Anodonta woodiana. A. woodiana were exposed to nominal concentrations of 0, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 mg/L nitrite for 96 h to calculate the 96-h median lethal concentration (96-h LC50). A combined transcriptome and metabolome analysis of the hemolymph (the most vital component of the bivalve immune system) was performed after exposing A. woodiana to 300 mg/L nitrite (approximately half the 96-h LC50) for 96 h. The 96-h LC50 of nitrite in A. woodiana was 618.7 mg/L. Transcriptome analysis identified 5600 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) primarily related to ribosomes, lysosomes, DNA replication, and nucleotide excision repair. Metabolome analysis identified 216 differentially expressed metabolites (DEMs) primarily involved in biosynthesis of amino acids, 2-oxocarboxylic acid metabolism, protein digestion and absorption, aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis, nucleotide metabolism, ABC transporters, and valine, leucine and isoleucine degradation. Combined transcriptome and metabolome analysis revealed that DEGs and DEMs were primarily associated with nucleotide (purine and pyrimidine) and amino acid metabolism (including aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis, cysteine and methionine metabolism, arginine and proline metabolism, and valine, leucine and isoleucine degradation) as well as the immune system (necroptosis and glutathione metabolism). This study is the first to describe the high tolerance of A. woodiana to nitrite and elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying high nitrite tolerance in mussels.

Copper induces cytotoxicity in freshwater bivalve Anodonta woodiana hemocytes

Hemocytes of freshwater bivalves are an important target model for evaluating copper (Cu) toxicity in vitro, with excess Cu causing adverse responses in these organisms. Despite this, the mechanisms underlying cytotoxicity remain poorly understood. The freshwater bivalve Anodonta woodiana, employed as a model organism in freshwater environments, was utilized in this study. Hemocytes of A. woodiana were exposed to various aqueous Cu treatments (0.001, 0.01, 0.1, 1, and 10 mg/L), and a control group (no Cu added) for 3 h to investigate the cytotoxic mechanisms of Cu. The results showed a significant increase in the production of reactive oxygen species in hemocytes of all Cu exposed groups compared to the control (p < 0.05). Remarkably, Cu treatments disrupted the cellular membrane (p < 0.05) but did not induce significant changes in the stability of the lysosomal membrane. Cu targeted the mitochondria, leading to a reduction in mitochondrial membrane potential. Additionally, all Cu treatments significantly increased the degree of DNA damage (p < 0.05). Cellular damage and a significant decline in cell viability were observed when the Cu exposure concentration reached 0.1, 1, and 10 mg/L (p < 0.05). Our study provides new insights into the cytotoxicity mechanisms triggered by Cu in hemocytes of the freshwater bivalve A. woodiana, even under environmentally relevant conditions of 0.01 mg/L exposure.

Reconstruction of Historical Metal Backgrounds in Lacustrine Environments of China Using an Anodonta woodiana "Specimen Bank".

Anodonta woodiana samples from Xidong Water Works and Mashan in Taihu Lake, Yiyang near Dongting Lake, and Taiping Harbor in Gehu Lake preserved in a "specimen bank" established for the "Freshwater Mussel Watch" monitoring program were used to determine the historical metal backgrounds from different waters in the present study. The elements Co, Ni, Mo, Cd, Al, Cr, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, As, Ba, and Pb were determined using A. woodiana from four lacustrine sites. The results showed that Al, Cr, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, As, Ba, and Pb were all detected, whereas Co, Ni, Mo, and Cd were below the detection limits of 0.0165, 0.0106, 0.0189 and 0.0182µg kg- 1, respectively. In particular, A. woodiana was noted to be an unusual Mn hyperaccumulator (ranged from 5124.09 to 13015.47µg g- 1). The results of discriminant analysis showed that the four water samples could be accurately separated. This difference has the potential to infer the background difference of heavy metal pollution in different lacustrine habitats.

Copper Stress Causes Shell Morphology Changes in Early Juvenile Anodonta woodiana Based on Geometric-Morphometric Analysis.

In this study, the morphological characteristics of early juvenile shells of Anodonta woodiana, which were exposed to different concentrations of aqueous copper, were analyzed using 10 landmarks to determine morphological changes in the shells. Morphological changes mainly occurred at the top of the shell and front and back ends of the central axis. Stepwise discriminant analysis proved shape differences among experimental and control groups. The results of this study demonstrate for the first time that environmentally relevant copper concentrations cause stress-related morphological changes in A. woodiana in the vulnerable early juvenile stage.

Copper-Induced Ionoregulatory Disturbance, Histopathology, and Transcriptome Responses in Freshwater Mussel (Anodonta woodiana) Gills

Copper (Cu) contamination has become a severe problem in freshwater environments worldwide. The freshwater mussel Anodonta woodiana is used as a unique bioindicator to monitor Cu contamination in freshwater environments. However, Cu toxicity and response mechanisms in A. woodiana are still largely unknown. A sublethal acute exposure experiment (2.0 mg/L Cu exposure for 72 h) was conducted to investigate the effects of Cu bioaccumulation on ionoregulatory homeostasis, histological features, and transcriptome responses using A. woodiana gills as indicator tissue. The gill bioaccumulation capacity was up to 474. Cu bioaccumulation decreased Na+ and Mg2+ concentrations (p &lt; 0.05) by 82% and 17%, respectively, and induced cilia loss, epithelial desquamation, and filament atrophy of the gills. Transcriptome analysis identified 3160 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), including 1870 upregulated and 1290 downregulated genes. GO enrichment analysis showed that cellular processes, metabolic processes, biological regulation, and responses to stimuli contained the most DEGs in the biological processes. KEGG pathway analysis showed that apoptosis, arginine and proline metabolism, the toll-like receptor signaling pathway, apoptosis-multiple species, histidine metabolism, beta-alanine metabolism, cytokine–cytokine receptor interaction, and the p53 signaling pathway were significantly enriched. These findings provide comprehensive evidence for exploring Cu toxicity and response mechanisms in freshwater mussels.

Identification of metallothionein protein in Anodonta woodiana as a biomarker of mercury (Hg) contamination

Abstract. Rahayu SYS, Fadila A, Fahmi MR. 2023. Identification of metallothionein protein in Anodonta woodiana as a biomarker of mercury (Hg) contamination. Nusantara Bioscience 15: 90-94. Heavy metal contamination can affect the survival of aquatic biota and will accumulate in the bodiesorganisms. Moreover, contamination identification at the molecular level can be analyzed using biomarker analysis. Biomarkers are responses measured individually, ranging from enzymes and xenobiotic measurements to organ and overall conditions. Biomarker analysis can be done by checking the metallothionein protein, this expression can be induced by Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). Metallothionein (MT) has a thiol group with nucleophilic properties. As a result, this group can make Metallothionein able to find metals and free radicals. Therefore, prevention that can be done to reduce contamination at a higher trophic level requires monitoring the molecular level by observing the metallothionein protein. For example, Anodonta woodiana (Rea, 1834) or kijing taiwan induced by HgCl2 aims to characterize their absorption ability in the environment through metallothionein protein. That was conducted by the SDS-PAGE (Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate-Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis) method. SDS-PAGE electrophoresis results showed that the size of the metallothionein protein was 7 kDa, 15 kDa, and &gt;30 kDa. Size &gt;30 kDa is a group of proteins related to stress control or Heat shock protein (Hsp). The presence of Hsp is due to the body increasing stress protein synthesis and metallothionein to reduce normal protein synthesis. Based on the results obtained, this study revealed that A. woodiana could absorb HgCl2, as evidenced by the metallothionein protein characterization results.

Host Fish Suitability for Freshwater Bivalve Anodonta woodiana Breeding Programs

The freshwater bivalve Anodonta woodiana is native to China and widely distributed in Asia, Europe, and North America. However, natural populations of A. woodiana in China have dramatically declined recently. Several fish species have been used as potential hosts in breeding programs; nonetheless, the optimal host species is yet to be identified. In this study, we examined the suitability of five potential host fish species (bighead carp, common carp, crucian carp, yellow catfish, and tilapia) for A. woodiana under laboratory conditions. No significant difference was found in the number of glochidia attached to the five fish species; however, tilapia hosted more transformed juveniles than bighead carp, common carp, or yellow catfish (p &lt; 0.05), with bighead carp hosting the least (p &lt; 0.05). Yellow catfish had the highest host capacity index (the number of successfully transformed juveniles/the weight of the host fish × the survival rate of the host fish), 133 times higher than bighead carp and 1.3–2.9 times higher than the other species. The shell length and height of freshly transformed juveniles from yellow catfish were significantly larger than those of other host fish (p &lt; 0.05). The juvenile index (shell length × shell height) of yellow catfish was significantly higher than that of other fish species (p &lt; 0.05). In conclusion, yellow catfish appears to be the most suitable host fish out of the five species tested here.

Molecular Characterization of MyD88 in Anodonta woodiana and Its Involvement in the Innate Immune Response to Bacterial Infection.

Myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88) is a key adapter molecule in Toll-like receptor signal transduction that triggers downstream immune cascades involved in the host defense response to exogenous pathogens. However, the function of MyD88s in mollusks, especially in freshwater shellfish, remains poorly understood. In this study, a novel freshwater shellfish MyD88 (denoted AwMyD88) was characterized from Anodonta woodiana. The present AwMyD88 protein consists of 474 amino acids and contains a conserved a typical death domain (DD) and a conservative Toll/IL-1R (TIR) domain with three typical boxes. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) analysis showed that AwMyD88 was broadly expressed in all the examined tissues, and the highest expression level was observed in hemocytes of A. woodiana. When challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila and lipopolysaccharide (LPS), the mRNA expression levels of AwMyD88 were significantly induced in hemocytes of A. woodiana in vivo and in vitro. In addition, in vivo injection experiments revealed that MyD88 signaling pathway genes showed strong responsiveness to A. hydrophila challenge, and their expression levels were significantly upregulated in hemocytes. Knockdown of AwMyD88 reduced the transcript levels of immune related transcription factors (AwNF-κB and AwAP-1) and effectors (AwTNF, AwLYZ, AwDefense and AwAIF) during A. hydrophila infection. Moreover, subcellular localization analysis indicated that AwMyD88 was mainly localized to the cytoplasm in HEK293T cells. Finally, luciferase reporter assays revealed that AwMyD88 associates with AwTLR to activate the NF-κB and AP-1 signaling pathways in HEK293T cells. These results suggested that AwMyD88 might be involved in the host defense response to bacterial challenge, providing new insight into the immune function of the MyD88 signaling pathway in freshwater shellfish.

Identification and characterization of MKK6 and AP-1 in Anodonta woodiana reveal their potential roles in the host defense response against bacterial challenge

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 6 (MKK6) and activator protein-1 (AP-1) are two of the essential regulatory proteins in the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway, which participates in the innate immune response to bacterial infections. In this study, molluscan MKK6 (AwMKK6) and AP-1 (AwAP-1) genes were cloned and identified from Anodonta woodiana. The open reading frame (ORF) of AwMKK6 encodes for a putative polypeptide sequence of 345 amino acids containing a conserved serine/threonine protein kinase (S_TKc) domain, a SVAKT motif and a DVD domain. AwAP-1 consists of 294 amino acids including a typical nuclear localization signal (NLS), a Jun domain and a basic region leucine zipper (BRLZ) domain. Quantitative real-time PCR analysis showed that both AwMKK6 and AwAP-1 were widely expressed in all selected tissues of A. woodiana and their transcript levels in hemocytes were significantly upregulated when challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila and lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Additionally, the signaling molecules of the AwMKK6/AwAP-1 pathway including AwTLR4, AwMyD88, AwTRAF6, AwMEKK1, AwMEKK4, AwASK1, AwTAK1 and Awp38 mRNA expression showed a stronger responsiveness to LPS challenge in hemocytes of A. woodiana. RNA interference (RNAi) experiments indicated that the silencing of AwMKK6 or AwAP-1 could decrease the mRNA expression levels of immune effectors (AwTNF, AwLYZ and AwDefense). Subcellular localization studies suggested that AwMKK6 and AwAP-1 were distributed throughout the cells and nucleus, respectively, and their overexpression could significantly enhance the transcriptional activities of AP-1-Luc in HEK293T cells. These findings suggest that MKK6 and AP-1 play a major role in the host defense response to bacterial injection, which may make contributions to a better understanding of the immune function of the p38 MAPK pathway in mollusks.

Occurrence and fate of chlorinated methylsiloxanes in surrounding aqueous systems of Shengli oilfield, China

Mono-chlorinated products of cyclic volatile methylsiloxanes (cVMS), i.e., Monochlormet-hylheptamethylcyclotetrasiloxane [D3D(CH2Cl)], monochlormethylnonamethylcyclopenta-siloxane [D4D(CH2Cl)], and monochlormethylundemethylcyclohexasiloxane [D5D(CH2Cl)], were detected in water [<LOQ (Limit of quantitation) -86.3 ng/L, df (detection frequency) = 23%-38%, n=112] and sediment samples [<LOQ-504 ng/g dw (dry weight), df = 33%-38%, n=112] from 16 lakes located in Shengli oilfield of China, and had apparent increasing trends (31%-34% per annum) in sediments during Year 2014-2020. Simulated experiments showed that chloro-cVMS in sediment-water system had approximately 1.7-2.0 times slower elimination rates than parent cVMS. More specifically, compared with those of parent cVMS, volatilization (86-2558 days) and hydrolysis (135-549 days) half-lives of chloro-cVMS were respectively 1.3-2.0 and 1.8-2.1 times longer. In two species of freshwater mussels (n=1050) collected from six lakes, concentrations of chloro-cVMS ranged from 9.8-998 ng/g dw in Anodonta woodiana and 8.4-970 ng/g dw in Corbicula fluminea. Compared with parent cVMS, chloro-cVMS had 1.1-1.5 times larger biota-sediment accumulation factors (2.1-3.0) and 1.1-1.7 times longer half-lives (13-42 days). Their stronger persistence in sediment and bioaccumulation in freshwater mussels suggested that environmental emission, distribution and risks of chloro-cVMS deserve further attention.

Cadmium-induced ultrastructural changes and apoptosis in the gill of freshwater mussel Anodonta woodiana.

This study investigated the acute toxicity of cadmium (Cd) to the freshwater mussel Anodonta woodiana. The freshwater mussels were exposed to five concentrations of Cd (0mg/L, 8.43mg/L, 16.86mg/L, 33.72mg/L, and 67.45mg/L) for up to 96h. The 24-h, 48-h, 72-h, and 96-h LC50 values for Cd were estimated as 562.3mg/L, 331.1mg/L, 182.0mg/L, and 134.9mg/L, respectively. Caspase-3, caspase-8, caspase-9, and Ca-ATPase activities; protein and H2O2 levels; DNA fragmentation; and ultrastructure of the gill were also investigated. The activities of caspase-3 and caspase-9 in mussels were increased by Cd in a dose-dependent manner, where higher doses of Cd (33.72mg/L and 67.45mg/L) significantly increased the enzyme activities compared to the controls (P < 0.05). The caspase-8 activity was significantly depressed by a low dose of Cd (8.43mg/L) but was clearly induced by higher doses of Cd (16.86mg/L, 33.72mg/L, and 67.45mg/L) (P < 0.05). The Ca-ATPase activity and H2O2 levels were elevated and reached maximum values under the medium dose of Cd (16.86mg/L). However, protein levels were decreased by Cd in an inverse dose-dependent manner. In the gills of the mussels, Cd treatment induced DNA fragmentation as demonstrated by DNA ladders observed via agarose gel electrophoresis. Moreover, ultrastructural alterations in gill cells of mussels treated with Cd (16.86mg/L and 67.45mg/L) for 96h were observed by electronic microscopy. The ultrastructure abnormalities were characterized by the following features: (1) a disordered arrangement and breaking off of microvilli of epithelial cells; (2) chromatin condensed near the nuclear membrane and the appearances of extremely irregular nuclei, some with a fingerlike shape and an unclear, swollen, invaginated, or ruptured nuclear membrane and apoptotic bodies; (3) swollen and vacuolating mitochondria, some with disintegrated or missing cristae; (4) a disintegrated rough endoplasmic reticulum containing different sizes of vesicles; and (5) shrinking and deformation of Golgi bodies with decreased vesicle numbers. Our results demonstrated that Cd could activate caspase-3, caspase-8, caspase-9, and Ca-ATPase; cause ultrastructural changes; and produce DNA fragmentation in the mussels investigated. Based on the information obtained through this study, it is reasonable to conclude that Cd can induce apoptosis in the gills of the mussels, eventually leading to tissue damage.

Macrozoobenthos Community Structure in Situ Cileunca, Pangalengan District, Bandung Regency, West Java

This research aims to determine the structure of the macrozoobenthos community which includes variety, diversity, uniformity, coefficient of similarity and the Family Biotic Index (FBI) macrozoobenthos as well as the physical and chemical parameters of the waters and to determine the pollution status of Situ Cileunca waters. The research was conducted in Situ Cileunca, Bandung Regency, West Java from January to February 2021. The research method used a survey method. The method used in data collection is purposive sampling by determining 5 stations and 4 times. Data analysis in this research uses descriptive analysis. The results showed that the lowest average Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) value was found at station 4 of 8.90 ±4.92 mg/L and the highest average BOD5 value was found at station 5 of 12.99 ± 6.60 mg/L. There are three species of macrozoobenthos that live in the waters of Situ Cileunca, namely Pomacea canaliculata, Filopaludina javanica and Anodonta woodiana. Macrozoobenthos abundance ranges from 400 - 704 ind/m2. The diversity index of macrozoobenthos is included in the low category, ranging from 0.17 to 0.28. The uniformity value ranged from 0.36 - 0.59 which was classified as moderate in all including except at station 4 which was classified as low. The lowest average similarity coefficient was found between stations 3 and 5 was 0.13 and the highest average similarity coefficient between stations 4 and 5 was 0.30. The index value of the FBI macrozoobenthos ranged from 6.05 to 6.18 with a rather poor category. The pollution status of Situ Cileunca is moderately polluted because the BOD5 value is categorized as moderately polluted, the diversity (H') is classified as heavily polluted and the FBI value is in the rather poor category.

Cadmium bioaccumulation and distribution in the freshwater bivalve Anodonta woodiana exposed to environmentally relevant Cd levels

Anodonta woodiana is a globally distributed freshwater bivalve, which is a unique bioindicator in the “Freshwater Mussel Watch” project. Numerous countries have used A. woodiana for biomonitoring the aqueous cadmium (Cd) contamination. However, the bioaccumulation and distribution characteristics of environmentally relevant Cd concentrations in the bivalve were unknown. In this study, A. woodiana was exposed to aqueous Cd concentrations (1.1, 2.6, and 5.5 μg/L) for 30 days. The concentrations of Cd in the whole soft tissues were linearly and positively correlated with the aqueous Cd concentrations and exposure time (P < 0.05). Analysis of the organic bioaccumulation and distribution showed that Cd concentrations and proportions in the gills and mantle were linearly and positively correlated with aqueous Cd concentrations and with the Cd concentrations in the whole soft tissues (P < 0.05). Analyses of the subcellular fractions showed that Cd concentrations and proportions in the metal-rich granule (MRG) were linearly and positively correlated with aqueous Cd concentrations and with the Cd concentrations in the whole soft tissues (P < 0.05). This suggests that the gills and mantle could be the main target organs for Cd bioaccumulation, and that the MRG could be the major site for Cd bioaccumulation and distribution. These results improve our understanding of the bioaccumulation and distribution mechanisms of Cd in bivalves.

The Distribution Pattern of Mollusks Has Economic Value Concerning Substrate Characteristics in Lake Maninjau

Lake Maninjau is one of the tectovulcanic type lakes in West Sumatra Province which is used as a food source in the presence of fauna groups such as mollusks. The main purpose of this study is to determine the distribution of mollusks concerning the substrate in Lake Maninjau. This research was conducted three times from March-September 2015 at seven points of the river estuary around Lake Maninjau. The result of the study shows that Corbicula moltkiana was mostly found at Pandan station, while Melanoides tuberculata and Anodonta woodiana were mostly found at Muko-Muko station. The distribution pattern of Corbicula moltkiana and Melanoides tuberculata shows a tendency to live in groups. The waters of the estuary around Lake Maninjau are dominated by sand with TN and TP concentrations ranged from 0.093 - 0.610 mg kg-1 and 0.427 - 2.137 mg kg-1, respectively.

Cloning of AwCAT from Anodonta woodiana and the Effect of PBDE on Its Transcription

Catalase (CAT) is a major reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenger enzyme that plays a significant role in the antioxidant defense mechanism of organisms by reducing toxic hydrogen peroxide molecules into a nontoxic form of oxygen and water with a high turnover rate. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are currently important components in flame retardants. Excess PBDEs deposited in organism could catalyze the production of ROS. In current study, one complete CAT sequence was isolated from Anodonta woodiana and named AwCAT . The full-length AwCAT cDNA of A. woodiana consists of 1 784 nucleotides. The open reading frame contains 1 536 bp nucleotides and encodes 512 amino acids. Compared with that of control group, AwCAT mRNA level of hepatopancreas increased more than 66.66% (P<0.05), 1.35 times (P<0.05), 1.54 times (P<0.05), 1.97 times (P<0.01) and 2.39 times (P<0.01) in the 6.25, 12.5, 25, 50 and 100 μg·L-1 of PBDE-47 treated groups, respectively; AwCAT mRNA level of hepatopancreas increased more than 7.84%, 35.38%, 61.53% (P<0.05), 1.03 times (P<0.05) and 1.09 times (P<0.05) in the 10, 20, 40, 80 and 160 μg·L-1 of PBDE-209 treated group, respectively. Compared with that of control group, AwCAT mRNA level of gill significantly increased in the PBDE-47 treated groups. Compared with that of control group, AwCAT mRNA level of gill increased more than 85.71% (P<0.05) in the PBDE-209 treated goups. These results indicate that up-regulations of AwCAT expression of hepatopancreas and gill in the freshwater bivalve A. woodiana are contributed to eliminate stress derived from PBDE-47 and PBDE-209 challenge.

Molecular characterization of AwSox2 from bivalve Anodonta woodiana: Elucidating its player in the immune response.

Sox2 is an embryonal stem cell Ag essential for early embryonic development, tissue homeostasis and immune regulation. In the current study, one complete Sox2 cDNA sequence was cloned from freshwater bivalve Anodonta woodiana and named AwSox2. Histological changes of testis derived from Bisphenol A (BPA) treatment were analyzed by hematoxylin and eosin staining. Expressions of AwSox2 derived from BPA, LPS and polyinosinic:polycytidylic (Poly I:C) challenge were measured by quantitative real-time PCR. The full-length cDNA of AwSox2 contained an open reading frame of 927 nucleotides bearing the typical structural features of Sox2 family. Obvious degeneration, irregular arrangement of spermatids, and clotted dead and intertwined spermatids were observed in BPA-treated groups. Administration of BPA could result in a dose-dependent up-regulation of AwSox2 expression in the male gonadal tissue of A. woodiana. In addition, expression of AwSox2 was significantly induced by LPS and Poly I:C treatment in the hepatopancreas, gill and hemocytes, compared with that of control group. These results indicated that up-regulations of AwSOx2 are closely related to apoptosis of spermatogonial stem cells derived from BPA treatment as well as enhancement of immune defense against LPS and Poly I:C challenge in A. woodiana.

Pengaruh Penggunaan Berbagai Jenis Ikan sebagai Inang terhadap Kelangsungan Hidup Glochidia Kijing Taiwan (Anodonta woodiana Lea)

The research about the glochidia Anodonta woodiana Lea viability on host fishes has been conducted in the Laboratory of Zoology Biology Department Mathematic and Science Faculty Sriwijaya University from July – November 2004. The research applied completely randomized design with 5 treatments of host fish (Cyprinus carpio, Pristolepis fasciatus, Oreochromis niloticus, Trichogaster pectoralis and Clarias gariepinus) with 6 replications. The results of the research showed that the use of fishes host has influenced the glochidia viability. The highest glochidia viability was in Trichogaster pectoralis there was a great diffoence compared to other host fish. This result showed that Trichogaster pectoralis was the most effective host fish of Anodonta woodiana glochidia.

Pertumbuhan Kijing Taiwan (Anodonta woodiana) dengan Perbedaan Substrat

Kijing Taiwan (Anodonta woodiana) is a freshwater mussels that have the potential to be cultivated commercially. This study was conducted to determine the growth of Kijing Taiwan with a difference substrate. The method used in this study is the experimental method using a completely randomized design 4 treatments and 3 replications. The results showed that the absolute growth and relative good growth found in sandy mud substrate. But statistically difference substrate no effect on the growth of Kijing Taiwan (Anodonta woodiana). Keywords : Anodonta woodiana, absolute growth, relative growth, substrate .

POTENSI NILAI GIZI TERHADAP BAHAYA LOGAM BERAT PADA KEONG MAS (Pomacea canaliculata) DAN KERANG KIJING (Anodonta woodiana)

Pomacea canaliculata and Anodonta woodiana are alternative foods for people who live in Kalibening Village, Pekalongan, Lampung Timur. They live as a filter feeder, so they can accumulate heavy metals Pb and Cd from their habitat potentially. This study aims to determine the effect of cooking method on the levels of Pb and Cd and the nutritional value of P. canaliculata and A. woodiana such as Ca and Protein. The variation of the cooking method that was used in this experiment is: steam, boil and fry with without processing, as a control. Based on the results of the study it is known that boiling is the best method in minimizing Pb and Cd from P. canaliculata and A. woodiana with an average reduction of 41.43% for Pb metal and 58.06% for Cd metal. While the average decrease in Ca levels was around 24.64% and 23.23% for the average reduction in protein.

Coating Rate Of Round Nucleus In Mantle Transplantation of Freshwater Pearl Mussel margaritifera Sp. to Anodonta woodiana

Mantel is a living tissue that can secrete the mother's pearl layer. The purpose of this study was to determine the exact position of the mantle to produce the best pearl coating rate. Random block design was applied using three replications. The treatment is a coat piece from Margaritifera sp. which is transplanted into the anterior center (A) center, between the antero-posterior (B) and posterior (C) of Anadonta woodiana. The results showed that the best pearl quality and coating rate in treatment C (mean 196.89 μm ± 8.87; n = 25), followed by tratments A and B (mean 128.84 μm ± 6.30; 124.68 μm ± 5.73), respectively. The best mantle position to produce the best pearl layer is posterior.