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Kuruma shrimp from bombay waters- a new resource
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http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/3532/
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Kuruma shrimp from bombay waters- a new resource
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Aravindakshan, M
Karbhari, J P |
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Prawn and Prawn fisheries
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| Description |
Study of Penaeus japonicus ,favourite 'Kuruma shrimp' ,its fishery and biological aspects was undertaken based on the landings at Sassoon Dock. It is of major commercial importance in Japan. The annual catch per unit showed a maximum of 15.1 kg per unit in 1978 and minimum of 7.4 kg per unit in 1979. The sizes ranged from 110 mm to 225 mm, females as usual showed larger sizes. 240 specimens were examined to study about its food and showed that it was carnivorous and also bottom feeding. The sex ratio of females to males was 3:1. Mature male and female specimens were noticed in most of the catches and the spawning periods were found to be July, August and September.
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CMFRI; Kochi
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1983
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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/3532/1/Article_04.pdf
Aravindakshan, M and Karbhari, J P (1983) Kuruma shrimp from bombay waters- a new resource. Marine Fisheries Information Service, Technical and Extension Series, 47. pp. 9-12. |
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