Title: Unusual landings of Blood clam Anadara granosa at Kasimedu Fishing Harbour
Abstract: The species is widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific
region.Though the true cockles of the genus Cardium
are not abundant in Indian waters, the cockle-like
ark clam A. granosa forms extensive beds in some
areas. The blood clams constitute an important
fishery in Kakinada Bay and contributes about 50%
of the total molluscan landings there. It is one of the
commercially important molluscan resources of India.
Though its meat is consumed locally to a limited
extent, its demand in the ornamental shell trade is
growing. The clam shells are also used in producing
lime by burning the whole shells.
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Date: 2015-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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