Question

Which of the following is the characteristic feature of Shell fishery?

• A. Rearing of fishes
• B. Rearing of only bony fishes
• C. Rearing of aquatic animals having an outer shell
• D. Rearing of cartilaginous fishes

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Rearing of aquatic animals having an outer shell

• Shell fishery is a capture, management and exploitation of aquatic animals having an outer shell or a hard skeleton.

• They are of two main types- molluscs and arthropods especially crustaceans.

• Many of the shellfishes are also raised in aquaculture farms for higher productivity and ensured supply.