Biology and Ecology of Edible Marine Bivalve Molluscs

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. Content: Introduction -- Biology and ecology of edible marine bivalve molluscs -- Profile of edible marine bivalve molluscs -- Aquaculture values of edible marine bivalve molluscs -- Nutritional values of edible marine bivalve molluscs -- Pharmaceutical values of edible marine bivalve molluscs -- Potential diseases and parasites in edible marine bivalve molluscs.