Biology and Ecology of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs (Biology and Ecology of Marine Life)

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. "This comprehensive volume, Biology and Ecology of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs, focuses exclusively on sea snails or gastropods, which are popular food items and occupy an important role as commercial shell craft industry. Familiar examples include conchs (highly sought after due to their mild flavor) as well as 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. This volume, in the Biology and Ecology of Marine Life book series, will be of great use for the students and researchers of disciplines such as fisheries science, marine biology, aquatic biology and fisheries, and zoology. It will also be a valuable reference book for the libraries at universities, schools, and scientific institutions."-- Provided by publisher Cover......Page 1 Half Title......Page 2 Title......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY OFMARINE LIFE BOOK SERIES......Page 6 ABOUT THE AUTHOR......Page 8 CONTENTS......Page 10 List of Abbreviations......Page 12 Preface......Page 14 Chapter 1. Introduction......Page 16 Chapter 2. Biology and Ecology of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs......Page 22 Chapter 3. Profile of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs......Page 34 Chapter 4. Nutritional Value of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs......Page 308 Chapter 5. Pharmaceutical Value of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs......Page 350 Chapter 6. Industrial Uses of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs......Page 372 Chapter 7. Aquaculture of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs......Page 388 Chapter 8. Diseases and Parasites of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs......Page 410 References......Page 432 Index......Page 450