Sunil Kumar, P and Thomas, P A (2011) Pathological manifestations of sponge infestation in Perna indica Kuriakose & Nair 1976. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India, 53 (2). pp. 278-280.
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Abstract
Pathological manifestations of bioeroding sponges on the brown mussel, Perna indica were studied. The major manifestation was blister formation (46.3%). Nacre erosis was observed in 7.6% of the total infested population. Bifacial porosis was noted in 19.1% of infested shells; discolouration of shell was observed in 19.8 % and melanosis in 13.1 % of the infested population.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Blister formation; brown mussel; melanosis; nacre erosis; sponge infestation |
| Subjects: | Marine Ecosystems > Sponges |
| Divisions: | CMFRI-Cochin > Fishery Environment |
| ID Code: | 8848 |
| Deposited By: | Arun Surendran |
| Deposited On: | 14 Feb 2012 09:40 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Feb 2012 09:40 |
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