Species profiles: Life histories and environmental requirements of coastal fishes and invertebrates (Pacific Southwest): Pismo clam

Technical Report · Wed Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:6466562

Shaw, W N; Hassler, T J

Species profile are literature summaries of the taxonomy, morphology, distribution, life history, and environmental requirements of coastal aquatic species. They are prepared to assist in environmental impact assessment. The Pismo clam (Tivela stultorum) supports an important sport fishery in the Pacific Southwest region, but has no present commercial importance. This review describes the life history (spawning, eggs, and larval stages, postlarvae and juveniles, maturity, and life-span), growth characteristics, former commercial and sport fisheries, ecological role, and environmental requirements. 30 refs., 4 figs., 3 tabs.

• Research Organization: Humboldt State Univ., Trinidad, CA (USA). Fred Telonicher Marine Lab.; Humboldt State Univ., Arcata, CA (USA). California Cooperative Fishery Research Unit
• OSTI ID: 6466562
• Report Number(s): TR-EL-82-4/82(11.95); BR-82(11.95); ON: TI89008636
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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520100* -- Environment
Aquatic-- Basic Studies-- (-1989)
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
ANIMAL GROWTH
ANIMALS
AQUACULTURE
AQUATIC ORGANISMS
BASELINE ECOLOGY
CLAMS
COASTAL REGIONS
CONTAMINATION
ECOLOGY
ESTUARIES
EVALUATION
FISHERIES
GROWTH
INVERTEBRATES
LIFE CYCLE
MOLLUSCS
PACIFIC OCEAN
POPULATION DYNAMICS
PREDATOR-PREY INTERACTIONS
SEAS
SEASONAL VARIATIONS
SURFACE WATERS
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