A REPORT ON FRESH WATER BIVALVES AND THEIR SHELL STRUCTURE FROM LUCKNOW (U.P.) INDIA

Journal: International Journal of Advanced Research (Vol.6, No. 1)

Publication Date: 2018-01-20

Authors : Sanjive Shukla Sanjay Shukla Richa Shukla Sandeep Shukla Jaya Sharma; U.D. Sharma.;

Page : 601-605

Keywords : Freshwater mussel Lamellidens marginalis Parreysia favidens Pearl culture.;

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Abstract

Two fresh water bivalves viz. Lamellidens marginalis and Parreysia favidens were recorded from water reservoirs in and around Lucknow (U.P.) India. Shell microstructure of both the species indicate presence of periostracum, prismatic and nacreous layers. The shell of P. favidens appeared more thicker, particularly the nacreous layer. Behaviour of both bivalve species as well as their prospective role in pearl culture industry has been discussed.

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