Growth and gonad size in cultured South African abalone, Haliotis midae

According to farm records, cultured Haliotis midae (50-70 g.abalone⁻¹) were growing 10% slower in winter when compared to summer. This reduction in growth rate also coincided with enlarged gonads. Initial trials showed that there were differences in mean monthly growth rates ranging from 1.97 – 5.14...

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Main Author: Riddin, Nicholas Alwyn
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Rhodes University 2013
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1001651