Effects of Inorganic Sediment and Food Concentrations on Energetic Processes ofthe Zebra Mussel, 'Dreissena polymorpha': Implications for Growth in Turbid Rivers. Long Term Resource Monitoring Program

摘要

In the study, the authors examined the effects of inorganic suspended sedimentand food concentrations on energetic processes in adult zebra mussels. They also assessed the effects of food quality (inorganic to organic ratios in the food-sediment suspensions = IO ratios) on zebra mussel energetics and scope for growth and discuss some implications for growth of these organisms in a large turbid rivers.