Freshwater lobster: Cherax quadricarinatus

Núñez García, Laura GeorginaB.Sc. in Hydrobiology and M.Sc. in Biology from the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico. Doctor in Education and Academic Technician of the Department of Hydrobiology, Area "Integrated Management of Aquatic Resources" UAMI. Aquaculture: Live Feed, Developmental Biology and Recirculation Systems.

Cherax quadricarinatus is one of the most profitable crustaceans used in aquaculture in recent years. The species presents unique characteristics in its life cycle and profitable properties that favor its use in aquaculture. This book addresses various topics on the biology and management of the species in Mexico. With emphasis on the areas of morphology, physiology, ecology, diseases, culture methods, importance, management in Mexico and case studies. Cherax quadricarinatus is one of the most profitable crustaceans used in aquaculture in recent years. The species presents unique characteristics in its life cycle and profitable properties that favor its use in aquaculture. This book addresses various topics on the biology and management of the species in Mexico. With emphasis on the areas of morphology, physiology, ecology, diseases, culture methods, importance, management in Mexico and case studies.