Enhanced Phosphorus Recycling by Zebra Mussels at High Density Levels in Relation to Food Supply

Abstract

This technical note examines phosphorus excretion by zebra mussels as a function of zebra mussel density and food availability using laboratory microcosms.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA390657

Entities

People

  • Harry L. Eakin
  • John W. Barko
  • William F. James

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Availability
  • Body Weight
  • Chlorophylls
  • Containers
  • Cyanobacteria
  • Environmental Protection
  • Excretion
  • Filtration
  • Flow Rate
  • Fungi
  • Great Lakes
  • High Density
  • Lake Erie
  • Lake Huron
  • Lakes
  • Public Health
  • Statistical Analysis

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.