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Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791)

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Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791): Internal view of right valve. Photographed in Sri Lanka.
Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791): Internal view of right valve. Photographed in Sri Lanka.
Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791): Hinge of left valve. Photographed in Sri Lanka.
Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791): Hinge of left valve. Photographed in Sri Lanka.
Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791): External view of right valve. Photographed in Sri Lanka.
Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791): External view of right valve. Photographed in Sri Lanka.
Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791): Dorsal view. Photographed in Sri Lanka.
Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791): Dorsal view. Photographed in Sri Lanka.
Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791): Hinge of right valve. Photographed in Sri Lanka.
Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791): Hinge of right valve. Photographed in Sri Lanka.
Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791): Internal view of right valve. Photographed in Sri Lanka.
Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791): Hinge of left valve. Photographed in Sri Lanka.
Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791): External view of right valve. Photographed in Sri Lanka.
Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791): Dorsal view. Photographed in Sri Lanka.
Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791): Hinge of right valve. Photographed in Sri Lanka.
🗒 Synonyms
synonymCorbicula satparaënsis Preston, 1914
synonymCytherea crassa Gray, 1825
synonymCytherea impudica Lamarck, 1818
synonymCytherea ovum Hanley, 1845
synonymMeretrix exilis Römer, 1865
synonymVenus casta Gmelin, 1791
synonymVenus creplini Dunker, 1852
🗒 Common Names
Tamil
  • Matti
📚 Overview
Overview
Summary
Meretrix casta is an edible bivalve found in the Indo-pacific oceans.
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    Diagnostic Keys
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    📚 Natural History
    Size
    Length: 48mm. Can reach a size of 56mm. Breadth: 38mm.
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      Morphology
      Shell thick, moderately large, trigonal ovate; umbo slightly anterior; beaks also point slightly anteriorly; outer shell surface white; periostracum brown or dirty grey and horny; inner shell surface white with a posterior dark purple ray; hinge plates and teeth robust; umbones highly inflated.
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        Look Alikes
        Meretrix astricta, Meretrix meretrix, Meretrix ovum, Meretrix petechialis.
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          Trophic Strategy
          Suspension feeder
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            Associations
            Host to ectoparasites Conchyliurus bhimilensis Devi, 1976, Conchyliurus bombasticus Reddiah, 1961, Conchyliurus fragilis Reddiah, 1961, Ostrincola portonoviensis Reddiah, 1962.
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              📚 Habitat and Distribution
              General Habitat
              Marine:
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                📚 Occurrence
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                📚 Demography and Conservation
                Conservation Status
                Not evaluated by the IUCN Redlist.
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                  Legislation
                  Listed in CITES: No. Listed in Wildlife (Protection) Act: No
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                    📚 Uses and Management
                    Uses
                    Fished for human consumption.
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                      📚 Information Listing
                      Encyclopedia of Life (EOL)
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                        Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
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                          National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
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                            References
                            1. 'Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791)'. Anderson, Katherine L. Molluscs - eBivalvia LifeDesk. Accessed on 1st Feb, 2013. URL: http://ebivalvia.lifedesks.org/pages/27697.
                            2. Huber, M. (2012). Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=507778 on 2013-02-01.
                            3. The Commercial Molluscs of India. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin. Edited by Dr. R.V.Nair and Dr. K.S.Rao. Bulletin No. 25, 1974.
                            4. Huber, M. (2012). <i>Meretrix casta</i> (Gmelin, 1791). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=507778 on 2013-02-01.
                            5. '<i>Meretrix casta</i> (Gmelin, 1791)'. Anderson, Katherine L. Molluscs - eBivalvia LifeDesk. Accessed on 1st Feb, 2013. URL: http://ebivalvia.lifedesks.org/pages/27697.
                            6. '<i>Meretrix casta</i> (Gmelin, 1791)'. Anderson, Katherine L. Molluscs - eBivalvia LifeDesk. Accessed on 1st Feb, 2013. URL: http://ebivalvia.lifedesks.org/pages/27697.
                            7. Huber, M. (2012). <i>Meretrix casta</i> (Gmelin, 1791). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=507778 on 2013-02-01.
                            8. The Commercial Molluscs of India. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin. Edited by Dr. R.V.Nair and Dr. K.S.Rao. Bulletin No. 25, 1974.
                            Information Listing > References
                            1. 'Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791)'. Anderson, Katherine L. Molluscs - eBivalvia LifeDesk. Accessed on 1st Feb, 2013. URL: http://ebivalvia.lifedesks.org/pages/27697.
                            2. Huber, M. (2012). Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=507778 on 2013-02-01.
                            3. The Commercial Molluscs of India. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin. Edited by Dr. R.V.Nair and Dr. K.S.Rao. Bulletin No. 25, 1974.
                            4. Huber, M. (2012). <i>Meretrix casta</i> (Gmelin, 1791). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=507778 on 2013-02-01.
                            5. '<i>Meretrix casta</i> (Gmelin, 1791)'. Anderson, Katherine L. Molluscs - eBivalvia LifeDesk. Accessed on 1st Feb, 2013. URL: http://ebivalvia.lifedesks.org/pages/27697.
                            6. '<i>Meretrix casta</i> (Gmelin, 1791)'. Anderson, Katherine L. Molluscs - eBivalvia LifeDesk. Accessed on 1st Feb, 2013. URL: http://ebivalvia.lifedesks.org/pages/27697.
                            7. Huber, M. (2012). <i>Meretrix casta</i> (Gmelin, 1791). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=507778 on 2013-02-01.
                            8. The Commercial Molluscs of India. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin. Edited by Dr. R.V.Nair and Dr. K.S.Rao. Bulletin No. 25, 1974.
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                            📚 Meta data
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                            🐾 Taxonomy
                            RootRoot
                            KingdomAnimalia
                            PhylumMollusca
                            ClassBivalvia
                            OrderVeneroida
                            taxon:hierarchy.superfamilyVeneroidea
                            FamilyVeneridae
                            GenusMeretrix
                            SpeciesMeretrix casta (Gmelin 1791)
                            📊 Temporal Distribution
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