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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Biochemical study of pestiferous land snail Macrochlamys petrosa from Amravati district of Maharashtra
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Pradeep S Deshmukh
Abstract
The present study investigates seasonal variations in biochemical constituents—glycogen, proteins, and lipids—in different body tissues of the terrestrial snail Macrochlamys petrosa. Specimens were collected monthly and grouped into pre-reproductive, reproductive, post-reproductive, and aestivation phases. Biochemical analysis of foot, mantle, hepatopancreatic gonadal complex, and albumen gland revealed significant seasonal fluctuations. Glycogen and protein levels were highest during the pre-reproductive phase and declined during reproductive activity, indicating utilization for gametogenesis. Lipid reserves also showed a similar trend, with depletion during reproduction and accumulation prior to aestivation. These findings demonstrate a strong correlation between biochemical reserves and reproductive cycle, highlighting adaptive physiological strategies of M. petrosa in response to environmental changes.
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Pages:65-67
How to cite this article:
Pradeep S Deshmukh "Biochemical study of pestiferous land snail Macrochlamys petrosa from Amravati district of Maharashtra". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 65-67
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