| one publication added to basket [120213] | The effect of temperature on growth and ammonia excretion of the Manila clam Tapes japonica
Mann, R.; Glomb, S.J. (1978). The effect of temperature on growth and ammonia excretion of the Manila clam Tapes japonica. Estuar. Coast. Mar. Sci. 6(3): 335-339
In: Estuarine and Coastal Marine Science. Academic Press: London. ISSN 0302-3254; e-ISSN 1878-3023, more
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| Keywords |
Environmental effects > Temperature effects
Excretion
Population functions > Growth
Venerupis (Ruditapes) philippinarum (A. Adams & Reeve, 1850) [WoRMS]
Brackish water |
| Abstract |
The effect of sustained temperatures of 12, 14, 16 and 18° C on the growth and ammonia excretion of the Manila clam, Tapes japonica (Deshayes, 1853) were measured over a 77-day period. Meat growth was highest at 12° C, less at 14 and 16° C, and the lowest at 18° C. No significant differences were noted in shell growth at the four temperatures. Ammonia excretion decreased from 12 to 14° C but increased markedly at 16 and 18° C. It is suggested that increased ammonia excretion is related to a change in predominant respiratory substrate concurrent with gonad production. |
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