Species Profiles. Life Histories and Environmental Requirements of Coastal Fishes and Invertebrates (Mid-Atlantic). Softshell Clam.

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: Softshell clam; Mya arenarial; Steamer; Long clam; Gaper; Long-neck clam; Manninose; Life cycles; Habitat; Reproduction; Marine biology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA181592

Entities

People

  • Barbara J. Abraham
  • Perian L. Dillon

Organizations

  • Hampton University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Birds
  • Cells
  • Chemistry
  • Fish
  • Fisheries
  • Geography
  • Habitats
  • New England
  • Oceanography
  • Organic Materials
  • Petroleum
  • United States
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology