Biology and Ecology of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs
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, which are highly sought after due to their mild flavour, as well as escargot, abalone, and periwinkle snails.
Biology and Ecology of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs covers the profile of about 180 species of commercial edible marine gastropod molluscs, detailing their habitat, distribution, morphology, food and feeding, reproduction, and conservation status. Additionally, the book discusses their nutritional values, commercial importance, and pharmaceutical value. Information on prevalent diseases and parasites affecting these species is also included. The informative descriptions are presented in an easy-to-read style with neat illustrations.
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, which are highly sought after due to their mild flavour, as well as escargot, abalone, and periwinkle snails.
Biology and Ecology of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs covers the profile of about 180 species of commercial edible marine gastropod molluscs, detailing their habitat, distribution, morphology, food and feeding, reproduction, and conservation status. Additionally, the book discusses their nutritional values, commercial importance, and pharmaceutical value. Information on prevalent diseases and parasites affecting these species is also included. The informative descriptions are presented in an easy-to-read style with neat illustrations.
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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, which are highly sought after due to their mild flavour, as well as escargot, abalone, and periwinkle snails.
Biology and Ecology of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs covers the profile of about 180 species of commercial edible marine gastropod molluscs, detailing their habitat, distribution, morphology, food and feeding, reproduction, and conservation status. Additionally, the book discusses their nutritional values, commercial importance, and pharmaceutical value. Information on prevalent diseases and parasites affecting these species is also included. The informative descriptions are presented in an easy-to-read style with neat illustrations.
