IDENTIFICATION OF JUVENILES OF THREE SPECIES OF METAPENAEUS (DECAPODA, PENAEIDAE)


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Authors

  • P Vedavyasa Rao Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin

Abstract

Distinguishing characters of juveniles (10 to 27 mm body length) of three species
of commercially important prawns, namely, Metapenaeus dobsoni, M. nionoceros
and M. affinis are described. Colouration of body, distribution pattern of chromatophores
on carapace and abdominal segments, and length of rostrum of each of the species
are compared. A key for their identification is provided based on these characters.

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Author Biography

  • P Vedavyasa Rao, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin

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Vol. 16 No. 1 & 2 (1969)

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How to Cite

Rao, P. V. (2011). IDENTIFICATION OF JUVENILES OF THREE SPECIES OF METAPENAEUS (DECAPODA, PENAEIDAE). Indian Journal of Fisheries, 16(1 & 2), 51-55. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/13240