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Sustainability and traceability in marine cultured pearl production [PDF]
For centuries, wild pearl oysters and mussels were fished in the quest for natural pearls and shell material. This eventually led to the drastic overexploitation of oyster stocks in many areas of the globe.
Cartier, Laurent Emmanuel Henri
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Pinctada imbricata radiata in the Balearic Archipelago [PDF]
The presence of Pinctada imbricata radiata (rayed pearl oyster) was explored in the Bay of Palma (Balearic Archipelago, NW Mediterranean Sea) by means of Rapid Assessment Surveys (RAS).
Aguilo-Arce, J. (Joseba) +7 more
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ABSTRACT Most molluscs possess shells, constructed from a vast array of microstructures and architectures. The fully formed shell is composed of calcite or aragonite. These CaCO3 crystals form complex biocomposites with proteins, which although typically less than 5% of total shell mass, play significant roles in determining shell microstructure ...
Melody S. Clark +29 more
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A global review of the ecosystem services provided by bivalve aquaculture
Abstract Bivalve shellfish aquaculture provides many benefits to society, beyond their traditional market value. This study collates the evidence available on the provisioning, regulating and cultural ecosystem services provided by the bivalve species commonly used in aquaculture.
Andrew van der Schatte Olivier +5 more
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Establecimiento de la ostra perlífera Pinctada imbricata radiata (Leach, 1814) en el Archipiélago Balear [PDF]
The presence of Pinctada imbricata radiata has been explored in the Bay of Palma (Balearic Archipelago, NW Mediterranean Sea) by means of Rapid Assessment Surveys (RAS).
Aguilo-Arce, J. (Joseba) +7 more
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Beds of the Atlantic pearl oyster (Pinctada imbricata) and the turkey wing (Arca zebra) of contrasting population densities were evaluated to determine the occurrence of associated decapod crustaceans.
Iván Hernández-Ávila +3 more
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Pseudoalteromonas is a genus of marine bacteria often found in association with other organisms. Although several studies have examined Pseudoalteromonas diversity and their antimicrobial activity, its diversity in tropical environments is largely unexplored.
Librada A. Atencio +7 more
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Fish products are an important part of the eating habits of the Senegalese. Among the species consumed in this country is the pearl oyster. The choice of this species in this study is justified because it is little, if not at all, valued in Senegal ...
Abdoulaye Diouf +4 more
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Growth trials were conducted using hatchery produced spat of Pinctada imbricata fucata (Gould, 1850) having average dorso-ventral measurement (DVM) of 3.99 mm, hinge length (HL) 3.94 mm, thickness (THK) 1.25 mm and weight (WGT) 0.008 g.
R. Rinju, M. K. Anil, E. Williams
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Pinctada imbricata: an efficient "alien" as a biomarker
The "Lessepsian" migration, although circumscribed to the Mediterranean Sea, represents the most significant biogeographical event worldwide. The pearl oyster Pinctada imbricata (Röding, 1798), was one of the first species to reach the Mediterranean ...
Salvatore Giacobbe +4 more
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