The main economically shellfish aquaculture species are oysters (Grassostrea gigas ), hard clams (Meretrix sp. ), freshwater clams (Corbicula fluminea ) in Taiwan . The people demand for shellfish to eat has been very large for a long time, and it has characteristics that are needed all year. Although it's a long history of shellfish culture, there are less than 10 species of seawater and freshwater shellfish that have been artificially cultured in Taiwan. In addition, the production of cultured shellfish is affected by seasonal changes or improper management, which causes large fluctuations in the output and affects the income of fish farmers. In order to provide more choices for cultured shellfish species to fish farmer, the development of new cultured shellfish is necessary.
Corbicula japonica is a bivalve that is widely distributed in salty lakes and estuaries and is often exposed to sudden changes in temperature and salinity. It is speculated that Corbicula japonica maybe can tolerant greater rang temperature and salinity. This project will study of the tolerance of temperature and salinity in Corbicula japonica . Evaluate the feasibility of Corbicula japonica as a new shellfish in mariculture.