Biochemical composition of Lucifer hanseni from the Cochin estuary


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Authors

  • Geetha Antony Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin - 682 014.
  • A Antony Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin - 682 014.

Abstract

Biochemical composition and the elemental chemical constituents of the planktonic
sergestid shrimp, Lucifer hanseni Nobili were estimated during October
1991 - May 1992 from a selected station off \^pin island in the Cochin estuary.
Protein formed the m^or fraction of the organic constituents. Seasonal variation
was observed in the protein content. Protein and lipid fractions were inversely
proportional. Neither lipid nor carbohydrate appeared to be significant energy
sources. Lipid was the most variable component. An inverse relation was evident
between the moisture content of the shrimp and its lipid level. Carbohydrate
content of the organism was found complementary to its lipid content. Decrease
in carbohydrate content was recorded during periods of low salinity. Values of
chitin and ash were less variable. There was marked seasonal variation in the
moisture content. Calorific content of L. hanseni estimated as 4.527 k cal/g ash
free weight was found comparable with that of other cadidate species selected as
live feed. The average values of carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen were 39.84%, 8.73%
and 6.09% respectively of dry weight.

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Author Biographies

  • Geetha Antony, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin - 682 014.
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin - 682 014.
  • A Antony, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin - 682 014.
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin - 682 014.

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Vol. 48 No. 1 (2001)

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How to Cite

Antony, G., & Antony, A. (2011). Biochemical composition of Lucifer hanseni from the Cochin estuary. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 48(1), 41-47. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/8475