The Pearl Oyster

by Southgate; Lucas

• ISBN13: 9780444529763
• ISBN10: 0444529764
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780080931777
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-10-14
• Publisher: Elsevier Science
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Summary

Contrary to a generally held view that pearls are found by chance in oysters, almost all are now produced from farms. This book is a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of the biology of pearl oysters, their anatomy, reproduction, genetics, diseases, etc. It considers how they are farmed from spawning and culturing larvae in hatcheries to adults in the ocean; how various environmental factors, including pollution affect them; how modern techniques are successfully producing large numbers of cultured pearls. This is the ultimate reference source on pearl oysters and the culture of pearls, written and edited by a number of scientists who are world experts in their fields. . Comprehensive treatment of pearl oyster biology and pearl culture . Written by the top world authorities . Highly illustrated and figured . Of practical relevance to a broad readership, from professional biologists to those involved in the practicalities and practice of pearl production.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Taxonomy and phylogeny, Soft tissue anatomy

Shell, structure and biomineralisation

Feeding and metabolism, Reproduction development and growth

Environmental influences, Pearl oyster culture

Pearl production

Exploitation and culture of major commercial species

The pearl market

Disease and predation

Population genetics and stock improvement

Economics of pearl farming

Environmental impacts of pearl farming

Biofouling

Future development

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