Pathological manifestations of sponge infestation in Perna indica Kuriakose & Nair 1976
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Pathological manifestations of sponge infestation in Perna indica Kuriakose & Nair 1976
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Sunil Kumar, P
Thomas, P A |
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Sponges
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Pathological manifestations of bioeroding sponges on the brown mussel, Perna indica were studied. The major manifestation was blister formation (46.3%). Nacre erosis was observed in 7.6% of the total infested population. Bifacial porosis was noted in 19.1% of infested shells; discolouration of shell was observed in 19.8 % and melanosis in 13.1 % of the infested population. |
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Marine Biological Association of India
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2011
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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/8848/1/21_-_1619_-_P_Sunil_Kumar_21.pdf
Sunil Kumar, P and Thomas, P A (2011) Pathological manifestations of sponge infestation in Perna indica Kuriakose & Nair 1976. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India, 53 (2). pp. 278-280. |
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