FOOD AND FEEDING HABITS OF PENAEUS MONODON FABRICIUS FROM KORAPUZHA ESTUARY


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Authors

  • M M Thomas Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station, Calicut

Abstract

Preliminary studies on the food and feeding habits of Penaeus monodon
from Korapuzha estuary were undertaken. The food of the species consisted of
crustaceans, fishes, molluscs, polychaetes and vegetable matter in order of importance.
Mud and sand particles were also found among the food items. There
was no appreciable variation in the nature of the food in the different size groups.

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Author Biography

  • M M Thomas, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station, Calicut
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station, Calicut

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Vol. 19 No. 1 & 2 (1972)

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How to Cite

Thomas, M. M. (2011). FOOD AND FEEDING HABITS OF PENAEUS MONODON FABRICIUS FROM KORAPUZHA ESTUARY. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 19(1 & 2), 202-204. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/13154