Physiological responses of Mytilus edulis L. to parasitic infestation by Mytilicola intestinalis
Bayne, B.L.; Gee, J.M.; Davey, J.T.; Scullard, C. (1978). Physiological responses of Mytilus edulis L. to parasitic infestation by Mytilicola intestinalis. ICES J. Mar. Sci./J. Cons. int. Explor. Mer 38(1): 12-17. https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/38.1.12
In: ICES Journal of Marine Science. Academic Press: London. ISSN 1054-3139; e-ISSN 1095-9289, more
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Biology > Physiology
Interspecific relationships > Parasitism
Mytilicola intestinalis Steuer, 1902 [WoRMS]; Mytilus edulis Linnaeus, 1758 [WoRMS]
Marine/Coastal |
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- Bayne, B.L.
- Gee, J.M.
- Davey, J.T.
- Scullard, C.
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| Abstract |
Various levels of infestation by Mytilicola had no effect on the rates of oxygen consumption by Mytilus edulis in laboratory experiments. However, high levels of infestation (>10 parasites per mussel) caused a depression in the feeding rate of the host at high temperatures (22° or 23° C) and low ration (maintenance or sub-maintenance). This depression of feeding resulted in a decline in the scope for growth, which would result in time in a decline in the 'condition' of the host. It is concluded that similar effects may occur in the field when large numbers of small parasites are present at a time of high metabolic demand and low food availability. |
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