Comparative distribution of the fan mussel Atrina fragilis (Bivalvia, Pinnidae) in protected and trawled areas of the north Aegean Sea (Thermaikos Gulf)

The distribution of the fan mussel Atrina fragilis was studied at two contrasting areas of the north Aegean Sea (Thermaikos Gulf): one routinely trawled and one closed to trawlers for over 25 years. Significant differences were detected between the two areas with decreased values in density and size...

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Main Authors: K. FRYGANIOTIS, C. ANTONIADOU, C. CHINTIROGLOU
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hellenic Centre for Marine Research 2013-02-01
Series:Mediterranean Marine Science
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Online Access:https://ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr/index.php/hcmr-med-mar-sc/article/view/12289