Growth parameters for Meretrix casta
 
Maximum Length 5.21cm SHL
n = 3
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.


Auximetric graph [n = 2]
M vs K graph [n = 3]
M vs Linf graph [n = 3]

ø = 1.15
L inf = 2.7 cm ShL
K = 2.0
Median record no. 2
Ref. 126243
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
to Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
2.54 ShL 1.800 2.78 1.07 India Chaliyar estuary Yes No
2.65 ShL 2.000 2.96 1.15 India Kavvai estuary No No
5.41 ShL 0.770 1.60 1.35 India Thoothukudi, Gulf of Mannar No No
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