Length-and weight-dependent clearance rates of juvenile mussels (Mytilus edulis) on various planktonic prey items

P. Jacobs*, K. Troost, R. Riegman, J. van der Meer

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Abstract

Filtration capacity and feeding behaviour has been intensely studied for adult mussels (Mytilus edulis), but less information is available for juvenile mussels (1.5–25 mm,
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)101-112
JournalHelgolander Marine Research
Volume69
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Keywords

  • suspension-feeding bivalves
  • filtration-rate
  • particle retention
  • physiological energetics
  • food concentration
  • condition index
  • wadden sea
  • body size
  • zooplankton
  • populations

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