Durve, V S (1973) Experimental transplantation of the clam Meretrix casta (Chemnitz) in the marine fish farm. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 20 (1). pp. 56-60.
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Abstract
Several hundred clams. Meretrix casta IChwnni tz) obtained from Athankarai estuary (long. 79% . Lat. 9' 2VN.) on 28th 0ztob:r. 1964, were transplanted in the pond of the fish farm of the Central Marine Fi~hetics Research Institute, M mdspam Camp. During the period of study extending over six months, it was found that tbero was an initial high rate of growth in ths sesd clams immdiately on transplan&tion. However, this rate of growth declined Brst slowly and then rapidly after five months. Probabk caws for this uneven growth are dimwed.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Experimental transplantation; clam; Meretrix casta; marine fish farm |
| Subjects: | Molluscan Fisheries > Clam |
| Divisions: | CMFRI-Cochin > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries |
| ID Code: | 1225 |
| Deposited By: | Dr. V Mohan |
| Deposited On: | 23 Jun 2010 12:45 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Jun 2010 12:45 |
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