The biology and culture of pearl oysters (Bivalvia:Pteriidae)

M.H. Gervis and N.A. Sims

in Monographs from The WorldFish Center

Abstract: Gives the biology, ecology, habitat and culture techniques of four pearl oyster species (Family Pteriidae). Research needs, economics and marketing aspects are discussed.

Keywords: Pearl culture; Pearl oysters; Aquaculture techniques; Biology Pteriidae; Pinctada fucata; Pinctada maxima; Pinctada margaritifera; Pteria penguin (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1992
ISBN: 971-8709-27-4
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