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Studies on the Fishery, Biology and Population dynamics of flatfishes (Cynoglossus spp; family : Cynoglossidae) along the Kerala coast

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Title Studies on the Fishery, Biology and Population dynamics of flatfishes (Cynoglossus spp; family : Cynoglossidae) along the Kerala coast
 
Creator Jayaprakash, A A
 
Subject Fish biology
Demersal Fishes
Flat fishes
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Description The flatfishes of the order Pleuronectiformes or
Heterosomata comprising halibuts, flounders and soles are widely distributed all over the World Oceans. They are all bottom fishes and are characterised by asymmetry, for in the adults both the eyes lie either on the right or on the left side of the head. These fishes are closely related to the perch like fishes and have remarkable capacity to change the colour of their body to match the surroundings. Most of them live in moderate depth. Some of them extend to deeper waters while a few live close to inshore and even in estuaries. They are predacious and carnivorous feeding on small fish, worms, molluscs and crustaceans. They are prolific breeders. Most flatfishes are small while a few like the halibuts attain large size. Some of the species are greatly esteemed for their delicate and flavoured flesh. They are cheap
and are within the easy reach of the low income consumers.
 
Date 1998
 
Type Thesis
NonPeerReviewed
 
Format text
 
Language en
 
Identifier http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/16100/1/Study%20of%20Flat%20Fish_PhD%20Thesis_1998_Jayaprakash%20A%20A.pdf
Jayaprakash, A A (1998) Studies on the Fishery, Biology and Population dynamics of flatfishes (Cynoglossus spp; family : Cynoglossidae) along the Kerala coast. Doctoral thesis, Christ College, Iringalakuda, University of Calicut, Kerala.