Comparative distribution of mollusks in dredged and undredged portions of an estuary, with a systematic list of species
Sykes JE and John RH. 1970. Comparative distribution of mollusks in dredged and undredged portions of an estuary, with a systematic list of species. Fishery Bulletin. 68(2):299-306
A survey of benthic mollusks in Boca Ciega Bay, Fla., showed a much smaller number and variety of species in the soft sediments in dredged canals than in the predominantly sand and shell sediments in undredged areas. Samples contained an average of 60.5 live mollusks and 3.8 species in undredged areas and 1.1 individuals and 0.6 species in dredged canals. A list of mollusks collected in this survey and in past studies is appended. Abstract provided by author.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Sykes, James; John, R.
- Units
- BISC
- Keywords
- Anomalocardia cuneimeris, Benthic mollusks, Boca Ciega Bay, Brachidontes exustus, Costal lagoon, Dredged, Estuarine, Fishes, Haminoea antillarum, Hydrology, Invertebrates, Marine Ecology, Mercenaria campechiensis, Nassarius vibex, pelecypods, Resources, sediment composition, Shell sediments, soft sediments, St. Petersburg, Submerged vegetation, Tampa Bay, Taxonomy, Undredged