FOOD OF THE SHRIMP METAPENAEUS MONOCEROS (FABRICIUS) CAUGHT FROM THE BACKWATERS


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Authors

  • M J George Regional Centre, National Institute of Oceanography, Cochin,

Abstract

An analysis of stomach contents of 1213 specimens caught from the backwaters
of Cochin showed that the food of the smaMer si^s of the penaeid prawn,
Metapenaeus monoceros (Fabricius), largely consists of small crustaceans. Unrecognizable
materials inclusive of mud and detritus were found in more than S0%
of the gut contents in specimens below 50 mm length, while in the larger sized
specimens the detrital material formed only a small proportion. Existence of food
preference is suggested, to some extent, as there is selective fading of different
size groups.

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Author Biography

  • M J George, Regional Centre, National Institute of Oceanography, Cochin,
    Regional Centre, National Institute of Oceanography, Cochin,

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Vol. 21 No. 2 (1974)

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How to Cite

George, M. J. (2011). FOOD OF THE SHRIMP METAPENAEUS MONOCEROS (FABRICIUS) CAUGHT FROM THE BACKWATERS. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 21(2), 495-500. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12325