Species Profiles: Life Histories and Environmental Requirements of Coastal Fishes and Invertebrates (Pacific Southwest): Pismo 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. Contents of this report include: Taxonomy, Morphology, Life History, Spawning, Fecundity and Eggs, Larvae, Maturity and Life Span, Growth Characteristics, Commercial and Sport Fisheries, and Environmental Requirements. Keywords: Pacific Ocean, Coastal Waters, Tivela stultorum.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA206133

Entities

People

  • Thomas J. Hassler
  • William N. Shaw

Organizations

  • California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Cells
  • Engineers
  • Environment
  • Families (Human)
  • Fish
  • Fisheries
  • Invertebrates
  • Regions
  • Waterways
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology