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Title: Studies on the physiology of moulting in the penaeid prawn, penaeius indicius h. Milne edwards
Authors: Vijayan, K K
Dr.Diwan, A D
Keywords: Physiology of moulting
Penaeid prawn
Metabolites on moulting
Moulting cycle
Moulting characterestics
Issue Date: Nov-1988
Publisher: Cochin University of Science And Technology
Abstract: Penaeid prawns form the most economically significant group in the marine and brackishwater fishery resources of India. This particular group contributes about 62% of the total prawn landings of the country. At present prawns have assumed an important place especially as a commodity supporting an export trade of sizable magnitude. Considerable interest has been shown in the last decade to increase prawn production through various culture practices, mainly due to the high demand for good quality prawns for export coupled with the stagnant and even depleting nature of marine catches. Available informations suggest that among the 15 species of shrimps and prawns occurring in Indian waters, which are deemed suitable for aquaculture, the Indian white prawn §.indicus is identified as one of the most important commercial species. Considering the increasing importance as an accepted species for prawn culture, £.indicus was selected for the present study. In the life history of prawns, moulting is an important event, which enables the animal to achieve growth. This dynamic physiological event continues through out the life span ofthe prawn, linking almost all biological activities with this process. Hence, a good knowledge pertaining to the physiology of moulting is imperative to understand the growth process. This knowledge will be of great use in the scientific prawn farming, so as to achieve high prawn production.
Description: School of marine sciences, Central institute of fisheries technology, Cochin University of Science And Technology
URI: http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/3437
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