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Habitat preferences and growth of Ruditapes bruguieri (Bivalvia: Veneridae) at the northern boundary of its range.
TheScientificWorldJournal - 1 Jan 2014
Silina Alla V
Abstract excerpt
This work is the first attempt to study growth and some morphological parameters of the clam Ruditapes bruguieri, as well as its habitat preferences. It is found that R. bruguieri lives on bottom sediments including pebble and coarse- and medium-grained sand with a slight admixture of silt. At the study area, this bivalve inhabits sea waters with good aeration, stable oceanic water salinity, and a high oxygen...
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