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Population structure and accompanying biota of the snail Turbo (Callopoma) funiculosus (Gastropoda: Turbinidae), on Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18457142     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The porcelain snail, Turbo funiculosus, is a potential fishery resource that almost has not been studied or used commercially. In March of 1992, we sampled T. funiculosus in Bahia Binners and Bahia Blanca, Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago, using 25 m2 quadrants. We found that total length varies between 3.0 and 85 mm, proportional weight between 3.0 and 228 g, and density between 6.21 and 9.87 ind/m2. The largest organisms (over 50 mm) contain 30.6% of soft parts. Porcelain snail populations remain unexploited on Revillagedo Archipelago and could be a potential resource under an adequate management strategy.
Authors:
Oscar E Holguin Quiñones; Jesús E Michel-Morfín
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Revista de biología tropical     Volume:  54     ISSN:  0034-7744     ISO Abbreviation:  Rev. Biol. Trop.     Publication Date:  2006 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-05-06     Completed Date:  2008-08-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0404267     Medline TA:  Rev Biol Trop     Country:  Costa Rica    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1079-84     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias Marinas-IPN. A.P. 592, La Paz, B.C.S., CP 23096, México. oholguin@ipn.mx
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Body Weight
Mexico
Population Density
Snails / anatomy & histology,  classification*

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