Table 2 All dietetic regimes have been tested at low and high concentrations (ad libitum). Weights indicated in the tables (in µg dry weight of feed per litre of seawater) are referred to the concentrations obtained after each administration of feed, in each litre of culture medium at the start of the experiment (first quantity) and after 1 month of grow-out (second quantity). “Shellfish” is referred to the Shellfish diet available on the market and ready to use; “Compound” is referred to a mixed diet containing both live and dry particles (Table 3); “M&S” is a simple diet made of dry milk and dried Spirulina (Table 3).

From: Coupling feeding activity, growth rates and molecular data shows dietetic needs of Ciona robusta (Ascidiacea, Phlebobranchia) in automatic culture plants