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