Energy and Lipid Metabolism in Aquaculture Invertebrates: Mechanisms, Nutritional Modulation, and Applications
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Physiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 March 2026 | Viewed by 1094
Special Issue Editors
Interests: physiology; crustaceans; fish; energy metabolism; digestion; digestive enzymes; immunology; diet development; aquaculture improvement
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Interests: fish biology; animal science; animal biology; fish physiology; aquaculture; physiology; fish stress and welfare; flatfishes
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Interests: Aquaculture; lipid metabolism; IMTAs
Interests: aquaculture; lipids metabolism; fatty acids; animal welfare; animal nutrition; marine science
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on advancing knowledge of energy and lipid metabolism in aquaculture invertebrates such as crustaceans, mollusks, echinoderms, and annelids. It aims at gathering original research and reviews that examine the physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms regulating energy utilization and lipid dynamics in these species, which are increasingly important in global aquaculture. Key topics include lipid digestion, biosynthesis, β-oxidation, hormonal regulation, gene expression, and the role of environmental and nutritional factors. Special attention will be given to studies exploring the effects of feed composition, functional ingredients, and metabolic adaptation under changing farming conditions. This Special Issue also encourages contributions applying omics technologies, metabolic biomarkers, or integrative approaches linking basic research with practical outcomes—such as improving growth, survival, reproductive performance, and product quality. While vertebrate metabolism in aquaculture has been extensively studied, invertebrate models remain underexplored. By compiling recent findings, this Special Issue will fill critical knowledge gaps and stimulate interdisciplinary collaboration in invertebrate physiology, nutrition, and aquaculture innovation. This collection will be of interest to researchers, nutritionists, and producers seeking to enhance metabolic efficiency and sustainability in invertebrate aquaculture systems.
Dr. Leandro Rodríguez-Viera
Dr. Marcelino Herrera
Dr. Ismael Hachero-Cruzado
Guest Editors
Dr. Miguel Torres Rodriguez
Guest Editor Assitant
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Keywords
- lipid metabolism
- energy regulation
- nutritional modulation
- invertebrate physiology
- invertebrate physiology
- aquaculture nutrition
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