GROWTH OF THE SPINY LOBSTER, PANULIRUS HOMARUS (LINNAEUS), IN CAPTIVITY


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Authors

  • M M Thomas Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Regional Centre, Mandapam Camp

Abstract

The growth of Panulirus homarus (Linnaeus) in captivity is traced in
relation to moulting. The growth per moult of 4 to 9 mm carapace length and
annual rate of growth of 30 mm in male and 17 mm in female are found to be
in agreement wiih those of its congeners. Instances of moulting without growth
and death during exuviation are also reported.

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Author Biography

  • M M Thomas, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Regional Centre, Mandapam Camp
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Regional Centre, Mandapam Camp

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Vol. 19 No. 1 & 2 (1972)

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How to Cite

Thomas, M. M. (2011). GROWTH OF THE SPINY LOBSTER, PANULIRUS HOMARUS (LINNAEUS), IN CAPTIVITY. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 19(1 & 2), 125-129. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12483