Consumption of Scrippsiella lachrymosa resting cysts by the eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica)

Authors :: Persson, Agneta
Smith, Barry C.
Source :: Journal of Shellfish Research. April 2009, Vol. 28 Issue 2, p221, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: ABSTRACT Scrippsiella spp. resting cysts, unlike many other dinoflagellate cysts, possess an outer layer of calcite beneath which is a thin sporopollenin wall. This feature may affect cyst survival through [...]

Subjects :: Crassostrea -- Food and nutrition -- Properties -- Research -- Physiological aspects
Grazing -- Research -- Physiological aspects
Dinoflagellates -- Physiological aspects -- Research
Oysters -- Food and nutrition -- Properties -- Research -- Physiological aspects
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Zoology and wildlife conservation
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