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Appendix J: Glossary
Pages 320-322

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... Diploid - refers to animals whose cells contain two sets of chromosomes the normal genetic state for oysters. Dirty list - a regulatory approach that prohibits introduction of species identified as unacceptable and allows introduction of unlisted species.
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... Real price - nominal price adjusted for inflation. Reversion - production of normal diploid cells in an otherwise triploid animal.
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... This condition inhibits the ability of the animal to make viable eggs or sperm, reducing fertility to a small percentage of the reproductive capacity of a normal diploid animal. Zoosanitary -clean and healthy conditions for animal husbandry.
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  • reproductive oysters

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  • hatchery production
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  • unlisted species
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  • direct release
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  • commercial dredging
  • provide larvae
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