Immune and intestinal microbiota responses to aerial exposure stress in Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis)

Abstract Desiccation is an important environmental stressor during crabs culture and transportation. In this study, we investigated oxidative damage, antioxidant capacity, immune-related enzyme activity and intestinal microbiota responses of Eriocheir sinensis subjected to aerial exposure stress for 96 h. The results revealed a significant increase in lipid peroxide (LPO) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in the hepatopancreas after aerial exposure (p