Biochemical changes in the larval stages of an edible estuarine crab Thalamita crenata (Latreille) fed with different diets


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Authors

  • T Kannupandi Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, India
  • P Murugadasu 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

When the larvae were fed with Coscinodiscus sp. and Ariemia naupHi diets, the
development was complete and the protein content increased from first zoeal stage
to fifth zoeal stage and decreased in megalopa stage. Lipid content showed a steady
increase in all the stages; but the carbohydrates content showed an increase upto
third zoeal stage then a decrease in the fourth and fifth zoeal stages and again
an increase in the megalopa stage. In general, when the larvae were fed with
Thalassiothrix longissima, Nitzschia sp. and Skeletonema sp., more carbohydrate
accumulated. But when the larvae were fed with Artemia nauplii and Coscinodiscus
sp., protein and lipid increased during the larval development.

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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
  • P Murugadasu, 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. 1 (2000)

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How to Cite

Kannupandi, T., Murugadasu, P., Soundarapandian, P., & Shanmugam, A. (2011). Biochemical changes in the larval stages of an edible estuarine crab Thalamita crenata (Latreille) fed with different diets. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 47(1), 77-80. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/8575