Effect of initial starvation on the larval development of the edible portunid crab Thalamita crenata (Latreille)


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Authors

  • T Kannupandi Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, India
  • T Krishnan Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, India
  • P Soundarapandian Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, India
  • A Shanmugam Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, India

Abstract

The effect of early starvation on larval survival and development duration in
Thalamita crenata was studied. Initial feeding for 3 days was sufficient for all
the zoea I to moult successfully to zoea II without further feeding. Point of Reserve
Saturation for 50% of individuals (PRS50) was approximately 1.6 days. Starvation
periods beginning right after hatching of zoea I prolonged the instar and Pointof-
No-Return for 50% of individuals (PNR50) was also approximately 1.6 days.
Delay in feeding delayed the development and reduced the survival.

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Author Biographies

  • T Kannupandi, Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, India
    Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology,
    Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, India
  • T Krishnan, Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, India
    Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology,
    Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, India
  • P Soundarapandian, Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, India
    Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology,
    Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, India
  • A Shanmugam, Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, India
    Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology,
    Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, India

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Vol. 47 No. 2 (2000)

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How to Cite

Kannupandi, T., Krishnan, T., Soundarapandian, P., & Shanmugam, A. (2011). Effect of initial starvation on the larval development of the edible portunid crab Thalamita crenata (Latreille). Indian Journal of Fisheries, 47(2), 117-122. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/8549