MEAT CONTENT OF PORTUNUS PELAGICUS WITH SOME OBSERVATIONS ON LUNAR PERIODICITY IN RELATION TO ABUNDANCE, WEIGHT AND MOULTING


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Authors

  • K M S Ameer Hamsa Regional Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Mandapam.

Abstract

Study shows that the male orabs of Portunus pelagicus contain more meat
than feamles. Crab catches were relatively good during the new moon phase than
during the full moon phase. The variation in the weight of P. pelagicus during the
two moon phases is much less. The recently-moulted crabs in the commercial catches
were relatively more during the new moon phase than in full moon period.

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Author Biography

  • K M S Ameer Hamsa, Regional Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Mandapam.
    Regional Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Mandapam.

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Vol. 25 No. 1 & 2 (1978)

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How to Cite

Hamsa, K. M. S. A. (2011). MEAT CONTENT OF PORTUNUS PELAGICUS WITH SOME OBSERVATIONS ON LUNAR PERIODICITY IN RELATION TO ABUNDANCE, WEIGHT AND MOULTING. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 25(1 & 2), 165-170. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12093