Rudi Mai

Tropical Marine Fisheries Research Center, Hainan Institute of Tropical Agricultural Resources, Sanya, 572025, Hainan, China
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International Journal of Aquaculture, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 3   doi: 10.5376/ija.2024.14.0015
Received: 18 Apr., 2024    Accepted: 11 May, 2024    Published: 31 May, 2024

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Mai R.D., 2024, Mechanisms of adaptation in aquatic species: from phenotypic plasticity to genetic evolution, International Journal of Aquaculture, 14(3): 139-153 (doi: 10.5376/ija.2024.14.0015)

This study explores the mechanisms of adaptation in aquatic species, including phenotypic plasticity, genetic evolution, and molecular mechanisms. Aquatic species exhibit significant phenotypic plasticity, allowing them to respond rapidly to environmental changes. Changes in gene expression related to osmoregulation and metabolic processes demonstrate how species adjust their physiological states to cope with varying conditions. Genetic evolution plays a crucial role in long-term adaptation, driven by processes such as mutation, natural selection, and genetic drift. Research shows that specific genes in marine mammals and freshwater prawns are crucial for their adaptation to aquatic environments. Molecular adaptations involve gene regulation, genomic changes, and epigenetic modifications. Studies on fireflies and marine diatoms provide insights into the genetic basis of adaptation to different environmental conditions.

Phenotypic plasticity; Genetic evolution; Gene expression; Aquatic species; Adaptation mechanisms