Population dynamics and growth rates of the brown mussel (Perna perna) on wave exposed and wave sheltered shores of South Africa

Population dynamics of Perna perna in low shore mussel beds were investigated over a 15 month period at six sites along the south coast of South Africa, with particular reference to the effects of wave exposure. The degree of exposure was first quantitatively ascertained using the dissolution of cem...

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Main Author: Lindsay, Tracy Lynn
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Rhodes University 1999
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1005427