Spondylids of Eastern Pacific Ocean
2016; National Shellfisheries Association; Volume: 35; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.2983/035.035.0203
ISSN1943-6319
AutoresCésar Lodeiros, Gaspar Soria, Paul Valentich-Scott, Adrián Munguía‐Vega, Jonathan Santana, Richard Cudney‐Bueno, Alfredo Loor, Adrian Márquez, Stanislaus Sonnenholzner,
Tópico(s)Cephalopods and Marine Biology
ResumoMembers of the bivalve molluscan family Spondylidae were very important elements in the world view of pre-Hispanic cultures of America, and today remain as symbols of culture heritage in contemporary society. In recent decades, given the importance they have for crafts and jewelry, as well as for fisheries and gastronomy, their exploitation has caused a drastic decrease in natural populations leading to restrictions in fishing. In the present review, data about Spondylus species of eastern Pacific Ocean, describing the symbolism, taxonomy, distribution, biology, and ecology, their status as exploitable resources, the advances in aquaculture of these species, as well as management experiences and conservation efforts are presented.
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