Ecology, dynamics, production and energy budget of bivalve molluscs along the Portuguese coast (1985 to 1992)
Data set information
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| General | |
| Data holding centre | University of Lisbon, Faculty of Sciences, Guia Marine Laboratory (IMAR network) |
| Country | Portugal  |
| Time period | 1985 to 1992 |
| Ongoing | No |
| Geographical area | Portuguese W, SW and S coasts |
| Observations | |
| Parameters | Zooplankton and zoobenthos morphological parameters; Fauna abundance per unit area of the bed; Zoobenthos taxonomic abundance; Zooplankton and zoobenthos physiological condition parameters; Zoobenthos taxonomy-related counts |
| Instruments | Benthos samplers |
| Description | |
| Summary | The ecology, structure and dynamics of estuarine bivalve mollusc populations were studied. Growth and mortality rates, reproduction, were studied in order to estimate production. Energy budget, oxygen consumption rates, feeding rates. |
| Originators | University of Lisbon, Faculty of Sciences, Guia Marine Laboratory (IMAR network) |
| Availability | |
| Organisation | University of Lisbon, Faculty of Sciences, Guia Marine Laboratory (IMAR network) |
| Availability | By negotiation |
| Contact | Prof. Luiz Saldanha |
| Address | University of Lisbon, Faculty of Sciences, Guia Marine Laboratory (IMAR network) |
| Telephone | +351 1 486 9211 |
| Facsimile | +351 214869720 |
| lmg-imar@mail.telepac.pt | |
| Administration | |
| Collating centre | Hydrographic Institute |
| Local identifier | 15008007 |
| Global identifier | 2177 |
| Last revised | 2009-10-30 |
