Kanter, Robert Gerald (1977) Structure and diversity in Mytilus californianus (Mollusca: Bivalvia) communities. PhD thesis, University of Southern California.
Abstract
Mytilus californianus (Mollusca: Bivalvia), the California marine mussel, occurs in intertidal populations so derise that they are referred to as "Mussel beds." The mussel beds range in physical complexity from structurally simple, essentially mono-layered assemblages, to structurally complex, multi-layered assemblages. The internal environment within the bed varies accordingly. The mussel bed provides either directly or indirectly, habitat, food and shelter for a large community of associated invertebrates. This study examines the relationship between physical complexity of the mussel bed habitat and composition of the associated community.
| Item Type: | Thesis |
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| Title: | Structure and diversity in Mytilus californianus (Mollusca: Bivalvia) communities |
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| Personal Creator/Author: | | Creators | Email |
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| Kanter, Robert Gerald | |
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| Number of Pages: | 114 |
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| Date: | 1977 |
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| Department: | Biology Department |
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| Institution: | University of Southern California |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | mussels; Cayucos; Morro Bay; Montana de Oro |
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| Subjects: | Ecology
Biology |
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| Item ID: | 2425 |
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| Depositing User: | Joe Wible |
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| Date Deposited: | 14 Jul 2009 17:38 |
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| Last Modified: | 29 Sep 2011 21:01 |
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| URI: | http://aquaticcommons.org/id/eprint/2425 |
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