A sampling method for conducting relocation studies with freshwater mussels
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Abstract
Low recovery of transplanted mussels often prevents accurate estimates of survival. We developed a method that provided a high recovery of transplanted mussels and allowed for a reliable assessment of mortality.
A 3 × 3 m polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe grid was secured to the sediment with iron reinforcing bars. The grid was divided into nine 1-m2 segments and each treatment segment, was stocked with 100 marked mussels. The recovery of mussels after six months exceeded 80% in all but one treatment group.
Publication type | Article |
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Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Title | A sampling method for conducting relocation studies with freshwater mussels |
Series title | Journal of Freshwater Ecology |
DOI | 10.1080/02705060.1993.9664878 |
Volume | 8 |
Issue | 4 |
Year Published | 1993 |
Language | English |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
Contributing office(s) | Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center |
Description | 3 p. |
First page | 397 |
Last page | 399 |
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