Species profiles: life histories and environmental requirements of coastal fishes and invertebrates (North Atlantic) - American oyster
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:6058591
The American oyster, Crassostrea virginica, is an important commercial and mariculture species. Spawning occurs repeatedly during warmer months with millions of eggs released. Embryos and larvae are carried by currents throughout the estuaries and oceanic bays where they occur. The few surviving larvae cement themselves to a solid object, where they remain for the remainder of life. Unable to move, they must tolerate changes in the environment that range from -1.7/sup 0/ to 49/sup 0/C, 5 to 30 ppt salinity, and clear or muddy water. 88 references, 2 figures, 1 table.
- Research Organization:
- Maine Univ., Walpole (USA). Ira C. Darling Center for Research, Teaching, and Service; Maine Univ., Orono (USA). Maine Cooperative Fishery Research Unit
- OSTI ID:
- 6058591
- Report Number(s):
- FWS/OBS-82/11.23; ON: TI85900605
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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