| LC-PUFAs | long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids |
| DHA | docosahexaenoic acid |
| EPA | eicosapentaenoic acid |
| ARA | arachidonic acid |
| FO | fish oil |
| fads | fatty acyl desaturase |
| FM | fishmeal |
| hps | hour post spawning |
| SFA | saturated fatty acid |
| MUFA | monounsaturated fatty acid |
| S.D. | standard deviation |