Abstract

Growth rate, instantaneous growth rate and energy budget ofPila globosa in an artificial pond were estimated using marking and recapture method. A decrease in growth rate and instantaneous growth rate were noticed with the increase in body weight. The life span ofP. globosa assessed was more than 4 years. The rates of feeding, absorption and metabolism of different weight-classes have also been studied.

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