Journals / Turkish Journal of Zoology / 2000 / Cilt: 24 - Sayı: 3

A Study on the Possibilities of Obtaining Larva From Native Flat Oysters (Ostrea edulis L. ) Living in the Black Sea and Larval Metamorphosis Stage

Pages
343–350
DOI
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Abstract

In this research, the possiblities of obtaining larva from oysters ( Ostrea edulis L.) living in the Black Sea and their metamorphosis stage were investigated. There were no difficulties in obtaining larvae. The results of this investigation indicate that flat oyster ( Ostrea edulis L.) culture is possible in Black Sea conditions.

Özet

In this research, the possiblities of obtaining larva from oysters ( Ostrea edulis L.) living in the Black Sea and their metamorphosis stage were investigated. There were no difficulties in obtaining larvae. The results of this investigation indicate that flat oyster ( Ostrea edulis L.) culture is possible in Black Sea conditions.

Keywords: Oyster, Ostrea edulis L, culture, larval development, Black Sea.