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摘要: Publisher Summary This chapter focuses on the biology and culture of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus—the most important aquaculture species in United States. The is a member family Ictaluridae—the North American catfishes—which comprises seven genera at least 45 species. blue furcatus close relative has considerable potential for exploitation as farmed its own right. main interest catfish, however, stems from contribution to genotype hybrids with catfish. Blue generally resemble although have smaller head longer, less rounded anal fin. grow slower than during first two years life under conditions, strain effects are some strains faster many Many fine table fish, but accounts virtually all commercial food-fish production also provides brief summary other ictalurid catfishes that been considered time time. prominent role research emphasized factor contributing successful industry development.