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SUMMARY. 



The results of the examination of tliis region are : 



1. The scallop (Pccten irradmns) is scattered irregularly 

 over the available territory of forty square miles, but is abun- 

 dant, only about ten miles of this area. Undoubtedly if intro- 

 duced into the local market it would be readily appreciated for 

 its delieate flavor and would become a valuable addition to thv^ 

 food molluslcs of Louisiana. 



2. The clam {Venus mercenaria) covers about three square 

 miles and could be greatly increased in number and territory 

 extended by the use of artificial propagation. 



3. Attention is again called to the need for further study 

 of these beds during th*^ breeding season before the conditions 

 and resources can be thoroughly understood. 



Gulf Biologic Station Laboratory, 

 Cameron. La., 

 May 1, 1906. 



