Author: J. L. MunroPublisher: WorldFish
ISBN: 9711022222
Category : Clams
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
A Bibliography of the Giant Clams (Bivalvia
Author: J. L. MunroPublisher: WorldFish
ISBN: 9711022222
Category : Clams
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
The Giant Clams
Author: James W. FatherreePublisher: James W Fatherree
ISBN: 097861948X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
"The Giant Clams" is the author’s complete coverage of these remarkable reef-dwelling animals, which has been written and photo-illustrated for anyone interested in them. Inside you’ll find information on: the biology of giant clams, the common and uncommon species, the problems they face, how they are aquacultured, and much more. The book also includes over 500 photographs and illustrations. Table of Contents: Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Tridacnine Anatomy, Physiology, and Reproduction Tridacnine Shells Tridacnine Soft Parts How Tridacnines Work Tridacnine Reproduction Chapter 2: Tridacnine Miscellanea Ecological Roles Some Other Symbionts Mantle Coloration Dealing with UV Exposure to Air Jerking and Squirting Deformities and Funky Mantles The Biggest Clams Tridacnine Pearls Maximum Lifespans A Bit More About the ZTS A Few Close Cousins Name Changes, Cryptic Species, and Trees A Variety of Zooxanthellae Attachments and Self-Righting Making Burrows Tridacnine Shells and Humans Chapter 3: The Common Tridacnine Species Tridacna crocea Tridacna maxima Tridacna noae Tridacna derasa Tridacna squamosa Tridacna gigas Hippopus hippopus Chapter 4: The Uncommon Tridacnines and Hybrids Hippopus porcellanus Tridacna mbalavuana Tridacna squamosina Tridacna elongatissima Tridacna rosewateri Hybrid Tridacnines Chapter 5: Tridacnine Troubles Bleaching Bacterial Infections Protozoans and Pinched Mantle Deteriorating Ligaments Boring Sponges and Algae Overgrowing Algae and Corals Bad Worms Predatory and Parasitic Snails Other Predatory Animals Humans Chapter 6: Tridacnine Aquaculture Broodstock and Spawning Gamete Collection Fertilization Larval Rearing Grow-Out On From There References and Image Credits Index You can also find James' giant clam photo galleries and videos and more at jameswfatherree.com.
The Rural Context of Giant Clam Mariculture in Solomon Islands
Author: Edvard HvidingPublisher: WorldFish
ISBN: 9718709398
Category : Clam culture
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Quick Bibliography Series
Author: Bibliography of Agriculture with Subject Index
Author: Philippine national bibliography
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dissertations, Academic
Languages : en
Pages : 630
Book Description
Cymatium Muricinum and Other Ranellid Gastropods
Author: Hugh GovanPublisher: WorldFish
ISBN: 9718709703
Category : Cymatiidae
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Publications of the International Agricultural Research and Development Centers
Author: Publisher: IRRI
ISBN: 9711042169
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 732
Book Description
Bibliographies
Author: Determination and Comparison of Bivalve Growth, with Emphasis on Thailand and Other Tropical Areas
Author: J. M. VakilyPublisher: WorldFish
ISBN: 971870924X
Category : Bivalve culture
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description