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Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India

Volume 47 Issue 1

Effect of initial starvation on the larval survival and development of the inshore water crab, Philyra corallicola Alcock

T. Kannupandi, M. Krishnamurthy, P. Soundarapandian and N. John Samuel
Abstract

Effect of early starvation on larval survival and developmental duration in the inshore water crab Philyra corallicola was studied. Six different feeding regimes were tested. Point of Reserve Saturation (PRS50) for 50% individuals were 2.4 days and Point of -No-Return for 50% individuals was 0.7 days. Early starvation resulted in delayed development and reduced survival.

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Date : 30-06-2005