Reproductive biology of the wedge clam, Donax cuneatus Linnaeus

Victor, A C C and Subramanian, T (1988) Reproductive biology of the wedge clam, Donax cuneatus Linnaeus. CMFRI Bulletin, 42 (1). pp. 177-183.

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    Abstract

    Donax cuneatus of Madras coast has a distinct annual reproductive cycle. Almost In all the clams the gametoganic cycle starts in November-December. Spawning commences in February and extends up to July with intermittent extrusion of gametes. Subsequent to spawning, the Initiation of gametogenesis does not commence immediately but begins after a distinct inactive period of three months. Temperature and salinity influence the breeding of the clams

    Item Type: Article
    Uncontrolled Keywords: Reproductive biology of the wedge clam, Donax cuneatus Linnaeus
    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 07:23
    Last Modified: 09 Sep 2015 15:18
    URI: http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/2567

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