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Prawn Culture in India | Zoology

In this article we will discuss about the prawn culture in India. A. Important cultural prawns and their importance in fishery: A good number of prawn species are of commercial value. The following are important: a. Penaeus indicus (Fig. 47.8): Maximum size 230 mm. One of the most important commercial species. Young ones are fished in estuary. b. Penaeus monodon: [...]

By Shriya S|2017-01-11T14:47:26+00:00January 11, 2017|Prawn|Comments Off

Respiration in Prawn | Crustacean Anthrapods

In this article we will discuss about the Respiration in Prawn:- 1. Respiratory Structures in Prawn 2. Mechanism of Respiration in Prawn. Respiratory Structures in Prawn: In Palaemon, three sets of organs help in respiration which are: (i) Lining of Branchiostegite, (ii) Epipodites and (iii) Gills. These organs are enclosed within a special chamber, the gill chamber, lying on each [...]

By Anjali S|2016-07-25T05:44:25+00:00July 25, 2016|Prawn|Comments Off