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Growth and production of Meretrix casta (Gmelin) under experimental culture conditions in Moorad Estuary, north Kerala
| Content Provider | Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute |
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| Author | Laxmilatha, P. Sivadasan, M. P. Surendranath, V. G. Ramachandran, N. P. |
| Description | The Moorad Estuary (11° 32’ N to 11° 35’ and 75° 35’ to 75° 40’ E) located along north Kerala, southern India is a small estuary with a water-spread area of about 1.4 km2, supporting fishery of finfish and bivalves. Meretrix casta forms a major fishery of this estuary. The clam beds are composed of sand and mud. Suitable site for clam culture was selected in the Moorad estuary based on the salinity, tidal flushing and substratum for the experimental culture of the white clam M. casta. |
| Starting Page | 1 |
| Ending Page | 3 |
| Page Count | 3 |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher Institution | Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Bivalves |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
