EMBANKMENT DAMAGING MARINE ORGANISMS AND THEIR CONTROL MEASURES USING CALCIUM CARBIDE


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Authors

  • R. K. SINGH Taraporvala Marine Biological Research Station) New Administrative Building) 3rd Floor) Gout. Colony) Bandra (East)) Mumbai-400 051. (Konkan Agricultural University)

Abstract

Five species of crabs and three species of fishes were the main marine
organisms found damaging embankments owing to their burrowing nature.
Among crabs, Scylla serrata was in the highest percentage, while among
fishes, Boleopthalamus dussumieri was recorded in maximum percentage
calcuim carbide 10-15 per burrow was effective in eradicateing the crabs.
Keywords : Embankment, burrowing animals, control measures.

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Submitted

26-03-2016

Published

01-12-2015

Issue

Vol. 28 (2001)

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Articles

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Copyright with Indian Fisheries Association.

How to Cite

SINGH, R. K. (2015). EMBANKMENT DAMAGING MARINE ORGANISMS AND THEIR CONTROL MEASURES USING CALCIUM CARBIDE. Journal of Indian Fisheries Association, 28. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JIFA/article/view/57111