Coastal Aquaculture and Mariculture (2+1): 7.3. Culture of Pearl Oysters

7.3. Culture of Pearl Oysters

Unit 7 - Culture of Molluscs and Seaweeds

7.3. Culture of Pearl Oysters

Pearls are the most universal and oldest of gems. They were the first gems to be used by mankind and need no polishing. Besides being ornamental they have medicinal value, they are used in cosmetics and tooth pastes.

The species of pearl oysters found in India are Pinctada maxima, P. fucata and P. margaritifera

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