Observations on the breeding, larval development and taxonomic status of Macrobrachium equidens (Dana, 1852)

Pillai, N N (1990) Observations on the breeding, larval development and taxonomic status of Macrobrachium equidens (Dana, 1852). Indian Journal of Fisheries, 37 (2). pp. 151-153.

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    Abstract

    Macrobrachium equidens collected from Cochin Backwaters (Kerala) is represented by two forms, stripicd and non-strijjed. Separate studies canied out on the breeding and larval development of these two forms indicated that no intcr-brecding between them take place. Further the distinct colour pattern characteristic of these forms became discernible as the post-larvae grew to a size of 20-25 mm. The observations lend support for the consideration of these two forms as distinct spcdcs.

    Item Type: Article
    Uncontrolled Keywords: Prawn; breeding; larval development; Macrobrachium equidens
    Subjects: Crustacean Fisheries > Prawn and Prawn fisheries
    Divisions: CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Crustacean Fisheries Division
    Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Crustacean Fisheries Division
    CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Crustacean Fisheries Division
    Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Crustacean Fisheries Division
    Depositing User: Dr. V Mohan
    Date Deposited: 27 Mar 2010 07:12
    Last Modified: 09 Sep 2015 15:06
    URI: http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/290

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