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Monthly variations on the Index of Condition (I.C.) for Anadara tuberculosa were studied between May, 1980 and April, 1981, at Punta Morales, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Clams were grouped in three categories (42-47.5 mm, 48-53.5 mm and 54-59,5 mm). Statistically significant differences were observed when variations of I.C. were related to size categories. The relationship between I.C. and maturity showed correlation values around 0.49. When climatological conditions were considered, higher correlation values were obtained.References
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