Z

  • Zoning (Aquaculture): The mapping and designation of geographic areas with specific potential or restrictions for aquaculture.

  • Zoea: A larval stage of shrimp, following the Nauplius, which feeds on microalgae.

  • Zooplankton: Small animals (e.g., rotifers, copepods) that drift in the water and serve as natural food, especially for fish and shrimp in their early stages.

  • Zoonosis: A disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

  • Zotechnical: Pertaining to the science of animal production, using indicators (FCR, ADG, Survival) to evaluate culture performance.