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100	1		_aSanthanam, Ramasamy, _d1946- _eauthor.
245	1	0	_aBiology and ecology of edible marine bivalve molluscs / _cby Ramasamy Santhanam.
250			_aFirst edition.
264		1	_aToronto ; _aNew Jersey : _bApple Academic Press, _c[2018].
264		4	_c©2017.
300			_a1 online resource (506 pages) : _b678 illustrations.
336			_atext _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aBiology and ecology of marine life
505	0		_achapter 1 Introduction -- chapter 2 Biology and Ecology of Edible Marine Bivalve Molluscs -- chapter 3 Profile of Edible Marine Bivalve Molluscs -- chapter 4 Aquaculture Values of Edible Marine Bivalve Molluscs -- chapter 5 Nutritional Values of Edible Marine Bivalve Molluscs -- chapter 6 Pharmaceutical Values of Edible Marine Bivalve Molluscs -- chapter 7 Potential Diseases and Parasites in Edible Marine Bivalve Molluscs.
520	3		_aThis 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, et cetera; 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.The volume, part of the Biology and Ecology of Marine Life book series, will be of great use to students and researchers in fisheries science, marine biology, aquatic biology, and zoology.
650		7	_aSCIENCE _xLife Sciences _xBiology _xMarine Biology. _2bisacsh
650		7	_aSCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology / Marine Biology. _2bisacsh
650		0	_aBivalves.
710	2		_aApple Academic Press.
776	0	8	_iPrint version: _z9781771886260 _w(DLC) 2018002159
830		0	_aBiology and ecology of marine life.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781315111537 _zClick here to view.
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