Aquaculture of marine worms
US7156048B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K67/33
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a method for the aquaculture of marine deposit feeders, such as Arenicola marina and Arenicola defodiens. The method comprises providing a foodstuff such as brewery yeast or waste from fish farms within the substrate housing the worms. The foodstuff is conveniently particulate or microparticulate to aid intimate admixture with a substrate, which is typically sand.
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