Lipid Content In Mangrove Clam- Geloina Proxima (Prime, 1864)

Lipid content estimation in indigenous mangrove clam Geloina proxima was carried out during June 2012 to May 2013. Different tissues such as foot, gill, hepatopancreas, male and female gonads of G. proxima was analysed by Folch Method to determine the lipid content. From this analysis is concluded that it contains less fat. It is also noted that the lipid content in the different tissues of clam G. proxima shows monthly variations. These variations in the lipid content may be due to several environmental factors and physiological changes that occur during spawning season.