EKOBIOLOGI KERANG MUTIARA AIR TAWAR (Anodonta woodiana, Lea)
ABSTRACT: Freshwater pearl
mussel commonly resulted from Hyriopsis Schlegeli, H. cumingii, Margaritifera
margaritifera and Anodonta implicata. Freshwater mussel Anodonta woodiana, Lea.
has similar morphology with Hyriopsis sp. So that it can be used to produce
pearl. The purpose of this research was to know: (1) Biology, ecology and
physiology aspects of pearl mussel Anodonta woodiana, Lea. (2) Growth and
reproduction of the pearl mussel. This research was conducted at Fish Health
Laboratory, BBPBAT Sukabumi for 3 months from Desember 2008 until Pebruary 2009,
with some methods as follows: specimen treatment dry method and microscopic and
qualitative observation of the mussel’s growth and reproduction.Pearl mussel as
freshwater mollusc have many important economy potencies. Pearl mussel have
specific characters as like parasitism at glochidia larvae phase. This animal
also have important reproduction ability related with metabolism and
bioenergetic. Therefore, it needs a sustainable use management.
Penulis: Sata Yoshida Srie
Rahayu, Dedy Duryadi Solihin, Ridwan Affandi dan Wasmen Manalu
Kode Jurnal: jpperikanandd090112
