Figure 12.4 shows the structure of a lobster, a representative crustacean. A crayfish, which is a freshwater form, differs morphologically from the lobster only in minor respects. The lobster has 20 segments, the first 13 of which are united on the dorsal side in a combined head and thorax, or cephalothorax. A heavy shield, or carapace, arises from the head [...]
The following points highlight the six major problems related to the collection of wild seed stock of prawn. 1. Problem is faced in sorting out the required species from the mixed collections (The mixed collection ma' contain larvae of slow-growing, undesirable species of shrimps and also of predatory- or weed- or trash-fish). 2. Problem may arise due to fluctuations in [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Processing of Shrimps:- A. Preservation on Board B. Shrimp Handling on Shore. A. Preservation on Board: (a) Freezing: On sea, shrimps are frozen in cold brine or a solution of sugar and salt. This is done by air blast freezing or by plate freezing. Cooked as well as raw, whole shrimp can [...]