Clam resources of the Ashtamudi lake, with special reference to Katelysia opima (Gmelin) fishery

Appukuttan, K K and Nair, K Prabhakaran and Thomas, K T (1988) Clam resources of the Ashtamudi lake, with special reference to Katelysia opima (Gmelin) fishery. CMFRI Bulletin, 42 (1). pp. 14-20.

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Abstract

The clam fishery rasourcts of ths Ashtamudi lake are supported by several species belonging to Vlllorlta, Katelysia, Meretrix and Paphia. However, Villorlta cyprlnoides and Katelysia opima contribute to the bulk of the resource. The extant of the major clam beds, the estimate of the present stock and the magnitude of the existing fishery suggest increased production. The exploitation and utilization of Katelysia, which has got great export potential, are dealt with in detail. Some steps for the judicious management of the clam resources are also suggested.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Clam resources; Ashtamudi lake; Katelysia opima (Gmelin)
Subjects:	Molluscan Fisheries Molluscan Fisheries > Clam
Divisions:	CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division
Depositing User:	Dr. V Mohan
Date Deposited:	24 Aug 2010 06:23
Last Modified:	09 Sep 2015 15:17
URI:	http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/2520

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