Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6301215 | Biological Conservation | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠A non-destructive photo-method investigated encystment of a unionid mussel on its host fish. ⺠The method reliably estimated encystment without injuring mussels or host fish. ⺠When applied to individual streams, mean encystment intensity was estimated for YOY and older fish. ⺠The photo-method may be used for other unionid mussel species. ⺠It may now be possible to investigate every life stage of unionids without using harmful methods.
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Authors
Martin E. Ãsterling,