Pelagic dissoconchs of the common mussel, Mytilus edulis, with observations on the behavior of the larvae of allied genera
Nelson TC. 1928. Pelagic dissoconchs of the common mussel, Mytilus edulis, with observations on the behavior of the larvae of allied genera. Biological Bulletin. 55(3):180-192
INVERTEBRATES: Larvae of the Blue Mussel were sampled in Frenchman Bay. Notes that the prodissoconch stage of the Blue Mussel which fail to attach may remain pelagic through the secretion of gas into the mantle chamber /STUDY LOCATIONS:/ /ISLANDS/Frenchman Bay
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Nelson, Thurlow
- Units
- ACAD
- Keywords
- Frenchman Bay, Islands, Larvae, Marine Invertebrates, Plankton