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The chemical composition of the lamellibranchDonax cuneatus Linn

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It is observed that with an increase in the weight of the animal, there is also an increase in the water, ash and carbohydrate content. The fat content ofDonax is found to be remarkably low. Further, whereas only eight amino acids are detected in the free form, thirteen amino acids are recognised in the hydrolysate of the tissues.

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  1. Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Madurai Centre, Madurai-2, S. India

    A. Abdul Rahaman

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Communicated by Prof. S. Krishnaswamy,f.a.sc.

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Abdul Rahaman, A. The chemical composition of the lamellibranchDonax cuneatus Linn. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 62, 188–194 (1965). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03051662

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