| Abstract: | In the early 1900s several hosts were identified for the black sandshell Ligumia recta. Recent attempts to propagate juvenile L. recta with two of the reported hosts (bluegill Lepomis macrochirus and largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides) have produced inconsistent results and few juveniles. We conducted this study to determine which of the reported hosts or other fish hosts were the most suitable for glochidial metamorphosis. The duration of glochidial metamorphosis varied among seasons. Despite similar water temperatures, juveniles metamorphosed sooner and over a shorter period of time in the spring than early fall; the modal day of metamorphosis differed by 78 d. Relatively few juveniles were recovered from bluegill and largemouth bass in three trials. White crappie Pomoxis annularis and black crappie P. nigromaculatus were marginally suitable hosts. Although glochidia encysted on all hosts, >10x more juveniles metamorphosed on sauger Stizostedion canadense compared to other hosts tested. |
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| Citation Author: | Khym, J. R.; Layzer, J. B. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | American Midland Naturalist |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Host fish suitability for glochidia of Ligumia recta; 2000; Article; Journal; American Midland Naturalist; Khym, J. R.; Layzer, J. B. |
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| Text: | Host fish suitability for glochidia of Ligumia recta; 2000; Article; Journal; American Midland Naturalist; Khym, J. R.; Layzer, J. B. |
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| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 2000 00:00 -0600 |
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