Host Selection of Potomida semirugata (Unionidae: Bivalvia) in Reproduction Strategy

Potomida semirugata, which belongs to the Unionidae family, require a host fish complete their life cycle. In this study, preference of species was investigated. Besides, mussel and hence attachment state larvae on were also Five different namely Cyprinus carpio, Oreochromis niloticus, Clarias gariepinus, Anguilla anguilla, Carasobarbus luteus used as candidates. five glass aquaria each containing 140 liters water without any substrate 3 mussels 10 placed in aquarium. The monitored for 120 days glochidia release determined by examining gill tissue, dorsal caudal fins using stereomicroscope. Results indicated that C. carpio O. niloticus more preferable terms mussel-host relationship. best gill-fullness juvenile transformation at ground These observations provide significant insight information regarding effective culture freshwater mussels.