Observations on the biology of Meretrix casta (Chemnits)

Abraham, K C (1953) Observations on the biology of Meretrix casta (Chemnits). Journal of Zoological Society of India, 5 (1). pp. 163-190.

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Abstract

Meretrix casta (Chemnitz) (Eulamellibranchiata : Family Veneridae) occurs in extensive and dense beds all over the east coast of India wherever estuarine conditions prevail. The clam is also known from quite a few places on the west coast.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	biology; Meretrix casta
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:	Arun Surendran
Date Deposited:	27 Sep 2010 07:35
Last Modified:	09 Sep 2015 15:27
URI:	http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/4454

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