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Fishery, reproductive biology and population dynamics of the three spot swimm...
Abstract

Aspects of the reproductive biology of Portunus sanguinolentus from the west coast of Sri Lankawere studied from February 2014 to January 2015. Berried females were observed throughout theyear, confirming that they were continuous spawners; however, peak spawning was in October. Thegonadosomatic index of females was significantly higher than the males (GLM; p < 0.05). Sex ratiofluctuated seasonally and a significantly higher male to female ratio was observed in October (χ2test). Size at...

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Fin Fish , Portunus sanguinolentus , Resource Survey
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Resources Survey
environmental resources, protection and conservation. Examples: environmental pollution, waste storage and treatment, environmental impact assessment, monitoring environmental risk, nature reserves, landscape
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English
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Wimalasiri, H.B.U.G.M., & Dissanayake, D.C.T. (2015). Reproductive Biology of the Three Spot Swimming Crab (Portunus sanguinolentus) Occurring in the Coastal...

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