Intercalibration of mussel Mytilus edulis clearance rate measurements
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Clearance rate (CR) was measured in blue mussels Mytilus edulis L. from Aiguillon Bay and the Oosterschelde using 3 different methods: the flow-through method, the bio-deposition method and the indirect or clearance method. CR differed significantly as a function of the method used and of the origin of the mussels. CR measured with the bio-deposition method were significantly lower than rates measured with the other methods. Results for the flow-through method depended, however, on how CR was calculated. CR using the flow-through and indirect methods was on average 10.0 l g(-1) h(-1) in mussels from Aiguillon Bay and 5.3 l g(-1) h(-1) in mussels from the Oosterschelde. The significantly lower CR of mussels from Oosterschelde was related to condition index and gill area, but could not entirely be explained by these factors
Udgivelsesdato: 2004
Udgivelsesdato: 2004
Original language | Danish |
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Journal | Marine Ecology - Progress Series |
Volume | 267 |
Pages (from-to) | 187-194 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISSN | 0171-8630 |
Publication status | Published - 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Author Keywords: clearance rate; intercalibration; method; mussels; gill area; condition
KeyWords Plus: SUSPENSION-FEEDING BIVALVES; FILTRATION-RATE MEASUREMENTS; OYSTER CRASSOSTREA-GIGAS; SEASONAL-VARIATION; PINCTADA-MARGARITIFERA; CERASTODERMA-EDULE; PEARL OYSTER; STONY ROAD; BODY-SIZE; ABSORPTION
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