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Reproductive biology of the wedge clam, Donax cuneatus Linnaeus
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http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/2567/
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Reproductive biology of the wedge clam, Donax cuneatus Linnaeus
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| Creator |
Victor, A C C
Subramanian, T |
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Molluscan Fisheries
Clam |
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| Description |
Donax cuneatus of Madras coast has a distinct annual reproductive cycle. Almost In all the clams the gametoganic cycle starts in November-December. Spawning commences in February and extends up to July with intermittent extrusion of gametes. Subsequent to spawning, the Initiation of gametogenesis does not commence immediately but begins after a distinct inactive period of three months. Temperature and salinity influence the breeding of the clams |
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CMFRI
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1988
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Article
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application/pdf
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en
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http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/2567/1/Article_42.pdf
Victor, A C C and Subramanian, T (1988) Reproductive biology of the wedge clam, Donax cuneatus Linnaeus. CMFRI Bulletin, 42 (1). pp. 177-183. |
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