Application of Elemental Fingerprinting to Evaluate the Dynamics of Larval Exchange

Abstract

The primary goal of this research is the development of trace elemental fingerprinting methods for the assessment of larval exchange among bivalve populations. This methodology will employ larval and recruit origin determinations using shell microchemistry in mytilid mussels. Comparisons of realized larval exchange with that predicted by currents can provide insight about controls on population connectivity. The ultimate goal is to incorporate dispersal information into population dynamic models to better understand the consequences of different patterns of population connectivity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2002
Accession Number
ADA628900

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  • John Largier
  • Lisa A. Levin

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