Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) include α-linolenic acid (ALA; 18: 3 ω-3),
stearidonic acid (SDA; 18: 4 ω-3), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA; 20: 5 ω-3) …

Fatty acids have been used as qualitative markers to trace or confirm predator prey
relationships in the marine environment for more than thirty years. More recently, they have …

Micronutrient deficiencies account for an estimated one million premature deaths annually,
and for some nations can reduce gross domestic product, by up to 11%, highlighting the …

Phytoplankton are the main source of energy and omega‐3 (n‐3) long‐chain essential fatty
acids (EFA) in aquatic ecosystems. Their growth and biochemical composition are affected …

Fatty acid (FA) analysis is a well-established tool for studying trophic interactions in marine
habitats. However, its application to benthic food webs poses 2 particular challenges. First …

Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) are critical for the health of aquatic and
terrestrial organisms; therefore, understanding the production, distribution, and abundance …

Accurate estimates of the diets of predators are required in many areas of ecology, but for
many species current methods are imprecise, limited to the last meal, and often biased. The …

Fatty acids (FA) represent a large group of molecules that comprise the majority of lipids
found in all organisms. Their great diversity, biochemical restrictions and, in some cases …

Centesimal composition and lipid profiles were evaluated in muscle tissue of four species of
Brazilian fish using the Kjeldahl and Bligh & Dyer gravimetric methods and gas …

Background Globally, food provenance has become a concern for government authorities,
the seafood industry and consumers due to increasing food safety and authenticity …