Laurent H Seychelles et al.
Canadian journal of microbiology, 59(3), 189-196 (2013-04-02)
Rotifers (Brachionus plicatilis), commonly used at first feeding in commercial fish hatcheries, carry a large bacteria load. Because they are relatively poor in essential fatty acids, it is common practice to enrich them with fatty acids, including arachidonic acid (AA).