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Some parameters such as extraction solvent, liquid-to-solid ratio, extraction temperature, and extraction time were optimized by single-factor experiment and response surface methodology. The optimal extraction conditions were 48.0% ethanol in ethyl acetate, the liquid-to-solid ratio was 20:1 (mL\/g), and extraction for 16.0 min at 41.1 \u00b0C under ultrasound irradiation of 200 W. Under optimal conditions, the yield of astaxanthin was 27.58 \u00b1 0.40 mg\/g. 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