Species Profiles. Life Histories and Environmental Requirements of Coastal Fishes and Invertebrates (South Atlantic). American Oyster.

Abstract

This species profile is one of a series on coastal aquatic organisms, principally fish, of sport, commercial, or ecological importance. The profiles are designed to provide coastal managers, engineers, and biologists with a brief comprehensive sketch of the biological characteristics and environmental requirements of the species and to describe how populations of the species may be expected to react to environmental changes caused by coastal development. Each profile has sections on taxonomy, life history, ecological role, environmental requirements, and economic importance, if applicable. Keywords: Crassostrea virginica; American oyster; Eastern oyster; Life cycles; Reproduction; Habitats; Marine biology.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA181583

Entities

People

  • Victor G. Burrell Jr

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biology
  • Cycles
  • Earth Sciences
  • Ecology
  • Engineers
  • Habitats
  • Interdisciplinary Science
  • Invertebrates
  • Life Cycles
  • Marine Biology
  • Planetary Sciences
  • Space Sciences
  • Taxonomy

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology