New Technology for the Culture of Special Aquatic Economic Animals

Author: Wu Zongwen, Zhang Yangkang
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Publishing Date: 1996-05-01
Features: This book provides a comprehensive introduction to six amphibian species including softshell turtle, tortoise (green hair tortoise, golden coin tortoise), giant salamander, bullfrog, and American frog; crustaceans such as shrimp (freshwater crayfish) and crabs; and mollusk species like pearl-producing oysters and apple snails. It covers their uses, market dynamics, economic value, species distribution, morphological characteristics, life habits, artificial breeding, seedling cultivation, and aquaculture techniques, as well as feed formulations, disease control, and predator prevention methods. Based on previous research and our long-term achievements in scientific research and production practice, this book has been compiled with advanced technology, reliable methods, scientific practicality, and ease of learning. The text is clear and concise, accompanied by some morphological illustrations. We sincerely hope it can become a trusted guide and helpful companion for those engaged in the aquaculture of special aquatic economic animals, serving as a reliable tool for achieving prosperity. During the writing process, this book was supported by Director Wang Yutang of the Aquatic Technology Extension Station under the Ministry of Agriculture. Special thanks are also extended to China Agricultural Press for their significant support in the publication of this book.