Biology and ecology of edible marine bivalve molluscs
Santhanam, R. (2018). Biology and ecology of edible marine bivalve molluscs. Biology and Ecology of Marine Life. Apple Academic Press: Oakville. ISBN 978-1-77188-626-0. xiv, 491 pp.
Part of: Biology and Ecology of Marine Life. Apple Academic Press: Oakville. , more
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edible marine bivalves, human and commercial uses, pearls, nutritional values, pharmaceutical applications, ornamental values, environmental values |
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This comprehensive volume provides a plethora of first-hand information on the diversity, biology, and ecology of edible marine bivalve molluscs. It covers the biology of edible marine bivalves; profiles about 180 species, providing information on their habitat, distribution, morphology, food and feeding, reproduction, conservation status, etc.; discusses their nutritional values; examines their pharmaceutical value; and looks at their diseases and parasites. This abundance of knowledge is presented in an easy-to-read style with informative illustrations. Marine bivalve molluscs play important roles in the marine ecosystems by filtering water and serving as habitat and prey for a variety of sea life. This diverse group of species, estimated at around 9,200, inhabits virtually the entire world’s oceans, from the balmy tropics to the sub-zero Arctic, and from deep oceans to sandy and rocky shorelines. Among the marine bivalves, a total of 180 species (including mussels, oysters, scallops, cockles, and clams) have long been a part of the diet of coastal human populations. Many species of marine bivalves are also commercially important for other purposes, such as pearls and shells for jewelry and decoration. |
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