Species profiles: life histories and environmental requirements of coastal fishes and invertebrates (Mid-Atlantic): bay scallop
Date
1983
Authors
Fay, Clemon W.
Neves, R.J.
Pardue, G.B.
Journal Title
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Publisher
National Coastal Ecosystems Team, Division of Biological Services, Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S Department of the Interior
Abstract
This species profile is designed to provide coastal managers, engineers, and biologists with a brief comprehensive sketch of the biological characteristics and environmental requirements of the bay scallop (Argopecten irradians) and to describe how populations of the species may be expected to react to environmental changes caused by coastal development.
Description
23 pgs.
Keywords
fish, coastal fisheries, aquaculture, habitat improvement, aquatic environment, aquatic community, marine ecology, commercial species, scallops, aquatic ecology, fish habitat improvement