The Effect of Nutrient Loading on the Growth Rate of Two Species of Bivalves, Mercenaria mercenaria and Mya arenaria, in Estuaries of Waquoit Bay, Massachusetts

A study was conducted to determine the effect of nutrient loading on the growth of two bivalve species, Mercenaria mercenaria and Mya arenaria. Several samples of both bivalves were subjected to water from three estuaries in Waquoit Bay, MA, having different nutrient concentrations. Results showed t...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Biological bulletin (Lancaster) 1994-10, Vol.187 (2), p.281-281
Hauptverfasser:	Chalfoun, A., McClelland, J., Valiela, I.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Clams Estuarine ecology Estuarine ecosystems Physiological aspects Quahogs
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