BORING SPONGES DESTRUCTIVE TO ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT MOLLUSCAN BEDS AND CORAL REEFS IN INDIAN SEAS


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Authors

  • P A Thomas Vizhinjam Research Centre of C.M.F.R Institute

Abstract

Systematics, description and distribution are given of 32 species of boring
sponges from the Indian seas, the frequency of occurrence of which can vary
from time to time as any one or more speci'js can at any lime cause
an outburst creating severe havoc in the economically important molluscan and
coral bedis and then disappear into a period of quiescent stage, while some others
may continue to exhibit moderate incidence without causing any such deleterious
effects.

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Author Biography

  • P A Thomas, Vizhinjam Research Centre of C.M.F.R Institute
    Vizhinjam Research Centre of C.M.F.R Institute

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Vol. 26 No. 1 & 2 (1979)

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How to Cite

Thomas, P. A. (2011). BORING SPONGES DESTRUCTIVE TO ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT MOLLUSCAN BEDS AND CORAL REEFS IN INDIAN SEAS. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 26(1 & 2), 163-200. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12046