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Studies on plankton production in the inshore waters of Tuticorin

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Title Studies on plankton production in the inshore waters of Tuticorin
 
Creator Marichamy, R
Gopinathan, C P
Siraimeetan, Pon
 
Subject Zooplanktons
Phytoplanktons
 
Description The results of hydro-biological investigations, with special reference to plankton production, in the inshore areas off
Tuticorin for the period 1976 to 1985 have been presented. The primary production revealed three distinct peaks during
the years, 1982-85, the first in January-April, the second in June August and the third October -December. The annual
cycle of zooplankton production was dicyclic with slight variations throughout the period of study. Components of
zooplankters showed definite seasonal fluctuations. Occurrence of fish eggs and larvae in increased percentages during
March, June, July and September-October indicated the spawning seasons in this area. The distribution of bivalve and
gastropod larvae exhibits two distinct modes during February-March and October-December, revealing the breeding season
of this group. The environmental conditions of the inshore area relating to primary and secondary production are briefly
discussed.
 
Date 1993
 
Type Conference or Workshop Item
PeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Language en
 
Identifier http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/6983/1/100-2ND_INDIAN_FISHERIES_FORUM_PROCEEDINGS_1993.pdf
Marichamy, R and Gopinathan, C P and Siraimeetan, Pon (1993) Studies on plankton production in the inshore waters of Tuticorin. In: Second Indian Fisheries Forum, 27-31 May 1990, Mangalore; India.