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Shrimps (Sinnakuni — Acetes spp.) are most abundant in Decem- 

 ber, the next best months being January and April. In February, 

 May, August and November they occur in less numbers and 

 lesser still during the remaining months except June when they are 

 completely absent. 



Months. 



July ... 



August ... 



O • • • 



September 

 October 

 November 

 December 



January 



February 

 March 

 April 

 May- 

 June 



Total 



The Dorab {Chirocentrus dorab), the most important fish of 

 Tuticorin, sinks here into insignificance. It occurs throughout the 

 year, but the season is from November to January. The weights 



