Bs. Swami et M. Udhayakumar, INCIDENCE OF A CRUSTACEAN WOOD BORER LIMNORIA-PLATYCAUDA MENZIES (ISOPODA, LIMNORIIDAE) IN BOMBAY HARBOR, WEST-COAST OF INDIA, Indian journal of marine sciences, 26(3), 1997, pp. 302-304
Observation on the occurrence of a crustacean wood borer Limnoria plat
ycauda was made in Bombay harbour (Aug.1993-0ct.1994). Initially, the
incidence of L. platycauda was quite high in the first two monsoon mon
ths of August and September 1993 but subsequently the number dwindled.
However, the occurrence of the species remained consistent till the e
nd of study. The attack was relatively more at nearshore waters than a
t inner break waters. This is the first report on the occurrence of L.
platycauda in Bombay waters. Its continuous occurrence during the pre
sent investigation suggests that the species may become a serious mena
ce to waterfront structures in Bombay harbour.