Measurement of filtration rates by infaunal bivalves in a recirculating flume
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Abstract
A flume system and protocol for measuring the filtration rate of infaunal bivalves is described. Assemblages of multi-sized clams, at natural densities and in normal filter-feeding positions, removed phytoplankton suspended in a unidirectional flow of water. The free-stream velocity and friction velocity of the flow, and bottom roughness height were similar to those in natural estuarine waters. Continuous variations in phytoplankton (Chroomonas salinay) cell density were used to measure the filtration rate of the suspension-feeding clam Potamocorbula amurensis for periods of 2 to 28 h. Filtration rates of P. amurensis varied from 100 to 580 liters (gd)-1 over a free-stream velocity range of 9 to 25 cm s-1. Phytoplankton loss rates were usually constant throughout the experiments. Our results suggest that suspension-feeding by infaunal bivalves is sensitive to flow velocity. ?? 1992 Springer-Verlag.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Measurement of filtration rates by infaunal bivalves in a recirculating flume |
| Series title | Marine Biology |
| DOI | 10.1007/BF00347274 |
| Volume | 113 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1992 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Springer-Verlag |
| Contributing office(s) | San Francisco Bay-Delta, Pacific Regional Director's Office |
| First page | 219 |
| Last page | 225 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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