Observations on the growth of Metapenaeus dobsoni (Miers) in the polyethylene film-lined ponds at Calicut Beach

The growth ol Metapenaeus dobsoni in the polyethylene film-lined ponds is studied and growth parameters estimated. In the first two months the prawn attained a size of about 64 mm and in the next five months it added only 14 mm to its size, reaching a size of 78 mm by seven months