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Sponge-generated bioerosion in Lakshadweep

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Title Sponge-generated bioerosion in Lakshadweep
 
Creator Thomas, P A
 
Subject Sponges
 
Description The part played by sponges in the destruction of gregarious molluscan beds and coral reefs has been well documented in the past, and as understood at present, the sponges constitute a major group among 12 different taxa of marine plants and animals that cause considerable damage in the marine environment. Calcibiocavitological investigations made in the past indicate that various borers resort to various methods in gaining entry into the hard calcareous substrate. In some it may be by chemical means and in others, by mechanical means. In yet others it is affected by a combination of both the above means. The present article gives an account of the author's findings on sponge generated bioerosion in the coral islands of Lakshadweep.
 
Publisher CMFRI; Kochi
 
Date 1988-08
 
Type Article
PeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Language en
 
Identifier http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/2848/1/Article_04.pdf
Thomas, P A (1988) Sponge-generated bioerosion in Lakshadweep. Marine Fisheries Information Service, Technical and Extension Series, 86. pp. 20-26.