Capture efficiency of artificial food particles of post-settlement juveniles of the Greenshell™ mussel, Perna canaliculus

This article provides information to better understand particle capture process in post-settlement juvenile mussel in order to improve hatchery/nursery feeding practices. The results of this research will allow making informed decisions regarding selection of food particle size in relation to the size of the juvenile mussels and their ability to deal with particles of different sizes. Furthermore will also help to decide the adequate size of transfer for grow-out as well as being useful for the development of suitable artificial diets.