Calanus finmarchicus

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Calanus finmarchicus is a zooplankton species, which is found in enormous amounts in the North Sea. This zooplankton is considered as a possible raw material in marine feed.[1]

C. finmarchicus is high in protein and contains valuable omega-3 fatty acids. It contains also high amounts of antioxidant.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Solgaard, G., Standal, I.B. & Draget, K.I. (2007). Proteolytic activity and protease classes in the zooplankton species Calanus finmarchicus. Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol, 147: 475-81.
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