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Seasonal changes in meat weight and biochemical composition in the Black Clam Villorita cyprinoides (Grey)

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Title Seasonal changes in meat weight and biochemical composition in the Black Clam Villorita cyprinoides (Grey)
 
Creator Ansari, Z.A.
Parulekar, A.H.
Matondkar, S.G.P.
 
Subject Molluscs
spawning
breeding
calories
gametogenesis
storage
reproduction
biochemical composition
weight
Seasonal variations
Villorita cyprinoides
ISW, India, Goa, Colvale Estuary
 
Description Seasonal changes in meat weight and biochemical composition are associated with reproduction, storage and utilization of reserves. The main period of increase in biochemical constituents corresponds to gametogenesis and maturation of gonads just before breeding. Spawning, which is biannual in nature, produces a marked fall in the meat weight and biochemical composition. October to January appears to be the most suitable period for harvesting these clams.
 
Date 1995-05-05T09:57:12Z
2017-09-29T13:48:45Z
1995-05-05T09:57:12Z
2017-09-29T13:48:45Z
1981
 
Type Journal Article
 
Identifier Indian Journal of Marine Sciences, vol.10; 1981; 128-131
0379-5136
http://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/6749
 
Language en
 
Relation Indian J Mar Sci
SCI
 
Publisher CSIR-NISCAIR