Synergies between moulting cycles, cannibalism, and biochemical compound cues released by giant freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man, 1879) DURING ECDYSIS

Abstract

Ecdysis is a common phenomenon that happen throughout the life phase of giant fresh water prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii. During ecdysis, biochemical compound fluctuates and produces a variety of chemical cues that indirectly promotes cannibalism. This study characterized the ecdysis or moulting stages based on setagenesis and determined the complete moulting duration of M. rosenbergii.