| Biology and Ecology of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs Contributor(s): Santhanam, Ramasamy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1771886382 ISBN-13: 9781771886383 Publisher: Apple Academic Press OUR PRICE: $151.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - General - Nature | Animals - General - Science | Life Sciences - Marine Biology |
| Dewey: 594.4 |
| Series: Biology and Ecology of Marine Life |
| Physical Information: 460 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This comprehensive volume focuses exclusively on sea snails (or gastropods), which are popular food items and occupy an important role in the commercial shell craft industry. Familiar examples include conchs (highly sought after due to their mild flavor) and escargot, abalone, and periwinkle snails. This book covers the profile (habitat, distribution, morphology, food and feeding, reproduction, conservation status, etc.) of about 180 species of commercial edible marine gastropod molluscs as well as their nutritional values, commercial importance, and pharmaceutical value. Also included is information on their prevalent diseases and parasites. The informative descriptions are presented in an easy-to-read style with neat illustrations. |