Perna viridis (Linnaeus, 1758)
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Title |
Perna viridis (Linnaeus, 1758)
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Creator |
Xavier, Biji
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Subject |
Mariculture
Molluscan Fisheries |
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Description |
Perna viridis is characterised by an elongate shell with pointed and swollen anterior end and a compressed posterior end. Umbo is tapering sharply at the terminal. Ventral margin is concave and long, whereas anterior margin is reduced. Outer surface possesses concentric growth marks and faint radial lines. The smooth periostracum (outer shell) is thick and dark green, with finely pitted ligamental ridge. |
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Publisher |
ICAR - Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
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Date |
2017
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Book Section
PeerReviewed |
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Format |
text
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Language |
en
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https://eprints.cmfri.org.in/14981/1/Perna%20viridis.pdf
Xavier, Biji (2017) Perna viridis (Linnaeus, 1758). In: Prioritized Species for Mariculture in India. ICAR - Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, pp. 167-171. ISBN 978-93-82263-14-2 |
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