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The biology and culture of tropical oysters

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  • Angell, C.L.

Abstract

Reviews the biology and ecology of oysters, and experimental and culture techniques used in the tropics; describes problems in tropical oyster farming and identifies research needs to further develop this form of aquaculture. Three oyster genera are discussed: Ostrea, Crassostrea and Saccostrea. The advantages and disadvantages of various species of each genus with regard to aquaculture are also described.

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  • Angell, C.L., 1986. "The biology and culture of tropical oysters," Monographs, The WorldFish Center, number 2222, April.
  • Handle: RePEc:wfi:wfbook:2222
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    1. Govan, H., 1995. "Cymatium muricinum and other ranellid gastropods: major predators of cultured tridacnid clams," Monographs, The WorldFish Center, number 9870, April.

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    Keywords

    Oyster culture; Tropics; Biology;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q00 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - General

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