This sessile bivalve naturally inhabits estuarine waters where the salinity ranges from 2733 psu, lower limit is about 16 ppt. Pdf the asian green mussel perna viridis linnaeus 1758. Optimal temperature range is 2632oc but some can survive for short periods from 1035oc. It is harvested for food but is also known to harbor toxins and cause damage to submerged structures such as drainage pipes.
However, they cannot determine at a glance what gender is which. The green mussel perna viridis is widely distributed in indonesia. The green mussel, perna viridis has a wide distribution on both the east and west coasts of the country. A balanced essential to nonessential amino acid ratio 0. Tropical marine and estuarine waters of the indopacific region of asia, from the persian gulf to the south china sea. Economically, perna viridis can cause problems with water systems of industrial complexes by clogging pipes, increasing corrosion and reducing efficiency. This paper presents data on the reproduction, spat settlement and growth rate of p. The green mussel perna viridis, locally known as tahong, is one of the species commercially farmed in estuarine and marine areas in the philippines due to its least cost in production and its. The philippines, being a tropical country in the pacific, has long been culturing mussels for business and food consumption. Pdf growth performance of green mussel perna viridis. This study is conducted to determine the difference of the.
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