Common edible molluscs of the Philippines: A field guide

Edwards, Richard L.

dc.contributor.author	Edwards, Richard L.
dc.coverage.spatial	Batan	en
dc.coverage.spatial	Aklan	en
dc.coverage.spatial	Western Visayas	en
dc.coverage.spatial	Panay	en
dc.date.accessioned	2022-06-01T03:06:19Z
dc.date.available	2022-06-01T03:06:19Z
dc.date.issued	1981
dc.identifier.citation	Edwards, R. L. (1981). Common edible molluscs of the Philippines: A field guide. Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10862/6328
dc.description	The Molluscs comprise the largest phylum of marine invertebrates, with over 80,000 species described (Barnes, 1974). They are soft-bodied animals, which, in most cases, secrete a protective outer "shell." Two major classes of molluscs, the Bivalvia and Gastropoda (or univalves), are covered in this work, as they contain most of the edible and economically important species. Class Cephalopoda is represented by the Chambered Nautilus. Because of the huge number of molluscan species inhabiting Philippine waters (over 20,000 by some estimates) this study has been limited to the most common edible ones existing on and around the island of Panay in the Western Visayas region. This region was selected as representative because some species unique to the Philippine co-exist here with many that are commonly found throughout the Indo-Pacific (Abbott, 1979) and because Panay is located in the geographic center of the Philippines. The species described here are primarily marine, with a few brackish and fresh water varieties included. Marine species predominate in local diets, partly as a result of the increased use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers in recent years in ricelands and fishponds, which were once prime habitats for many edible fresh and brackish water species. As our world becomes more polluted and populous, edible molluscs, which serve as a major source of protein for many millions of people (Abbott, 1976), are becoming a primary focus of those involved in mariculture activities. This field guide is intended not only for them, but also for students, shell collectors, travelers, and anyone interested in molluscs and how they benefit the people of the Philippines. This work consists of a series of identification sheets which contain the following basic information: 1. Pen and ink drawings and photographs of each species 2. Scientific classification 3. Common names in English and Philippine dialects 4. Brief description of shell color and form 5. Ecological and habitat description 6. Collection and/or culture techniques 7. Market price 8. Preparation as food Supplementary or unusual information about each species is also included where appropriate.	en
dc.format.extent	55 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.	en
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.publisher	Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center	en
dc.subject	scallops	en
dc.subject	clams	en
dc.subject	mussels	en
dc.subject	cockles	en
dc.subject	snails	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Edible mollusks	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Mollusks	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Edible mollusks--Philippines--Identification	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Mollusks--Philippines--Identification	en
dc.title	Common edible molluscs of the Philippines: A field guide	en
dc.type	Book	en
dc.subject.asfa	marine molluscs	en
dc.subject.asfa	shells	en
dc.subject.asfa	oysters	en
dc.subject.asfa	aquatic molluscs	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Anadara granosa	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Tegillarca granosa	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Arca antiquata	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Anadara antiquata	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Anadara	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Modiolus metcalfei	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Modiolus modulaides	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Perna viridis	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Brachidontes	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Amusium pleuronectes	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Crassostrea iredalei	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Magallana bilineata	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Saccostrea	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Placuna placenta	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Cardium subrugosum	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Vasticardium subrugosum	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Soletellina	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Isognomon	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Mactra mera	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Mactra grandis	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Mactra maculata	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Pharella acutidens	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Donax	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Geloina	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Paphia exarata	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Circe	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Teredo	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Trochus niloticus	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Rochia nilotica	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Turbo chrysostomus	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Angaria delphinus	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Cypraea moneta	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Monetaria moneta	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Cypraea tigris	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Telescopium telescopium	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Potamides	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Lambis lambis	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Strombus aurisdianae	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Euprotomus aurisdianae	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Strombus bulla	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Euprotomus bulla	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Strombus lentiginosus	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Lentigo lentiginosus	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Strombus luhuanus	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Conomurex luhuanus	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Strombus	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Turritella terebra	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Conus leopardus	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Conus omaria	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Conus striatus	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Conus	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Ocenebra	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Oliva annulata	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Cymbiola vespertilio	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Nautilus pompilius	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Pectinidae	en
dc.subject.scientificName	Arcidae	en