Biology of the Hard Clam (Developments in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science) (Developments in Aquaculture and Fisheries...

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 772 pages
• Published by: Elsevier Science
• Edition: 1st Edition April 1, 2001
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0444819088
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0444819086
• Book Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.6 x 1.5 inches
• Weighs: 3.4 pounds

Product Review
Anyone involved with an aspect of Mercenaria mercenaria biology will find this book to be a very comprehensive source of information.
World Aquaculture
G.J. Parsons
The book is of value for hard clam and molluscan researchers and students not only for its extensive review and synthesis of the literature, but also for highlighting further research opportunities.
Journal of Shellfish Research
R. Mann
it should be on the shelf of both shellfish biologists and shallow water ecologists as a reference for many years to come.
Aquaculture
G.J. Parsons
yet another important addition to the Developments series. The book is of value for hard clam and molluscan researchers and students not only for its extensive review and synthesis of the literature, but also for highlighting further research opportunities.
National Shellfisheries Association

Product Description
The hard clam, Mercenaria mercenaria, is an important commercial, recreational and ecological inhabitant of coastal bays along the east and gulf coasts of the United States. This title represents the first state of the art summary of existing knowledge of the hard clam by experts in various disciplines.

Containing a enyclopedia of literature on the hard clam, comprehensive chapters on various aspects of its biology as well as summaries of knowledge including the gray literature on this economically important species, this volume represents a comprehensive source of biological information for managers and researchers interested in shallow marine and estuarine ecosystems. Research students and managers charged with maintaining coastal ecosystems will also find a wealth of background material.

The first synthesis of available information on the mercenaria mercenaria, this title is a response to the requirements of individuals involved in hard clam aquaculture and scientists interested in molluscan biology, coastal ocean ecology and similar fields. Over 2300 documents have been synthesized, and chapter authors have added unpublished information as well as new material.