Microplastic removal by Red Sea giant clam (Tridacna maxima).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.05.149
Abstract: This study assesses for the first time the ingestion of microplastics by giant clams and evaluates their importance as a sink for this pollutant. A total of 24 individuals of two size classes were collected… read more here.
Keywords: removal red; giant clam; red sea; sea ... See more keywords
Reduced salinities negatively impact fertilization success and early larval development of the giant clam Tridacna gigas (Cardiidae: Tridacninae)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jembe.2019.04.004
Abstract: Abstract The increasing frequency and intensity of precipitation attributed to global climate change, in combination with sewage disposal, agricultural runoff, and other anthropogenic sources, could lead to a reduction in the salinity levels of shallow… read more here.
Keywords: fertilization; larval development; giant clam; salinity ... See more keywords
Differential effects of coral-giant clam assemblages on biofouling formation
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-39268-1
Abstract: To prevent the settlement and/or the growth of fouling organisms (i.e. bacteria, fungi or microalgae), benthic sessile species have developed various defense mechanisms among which the production of chemical molecules. While studies have mostly focused… read more here.
Keywords: effects coral; differential effects; coral giant; giant clam ... See more keywords
The giant clam commensal shrimp Anchistus miersi (de Man, 1888) (Decapoda: Palaemonoidae) new to Lakshadweep Sea, India
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DOI: 10.11609/jott.7444.15.4.23083-23090
Abstract: The genus Anchistus Borradaile, 1898 is a colourful shrimp from the commensal group. In this study, we are reporting a new occurrence of Giant Clam commensal shrimp Anchistus miersi (de Man, 1888 [in de Man,… read more here.
Keywords: anchistus miersi; shrimp; anchistus; giant clam ... See more keywords
Metabarcoding reveals distinct microbiotypes in the giant clam Tridacna maxima
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DOI: 10.1186/s40168-020-00835-8
Abstract: Giant clams and scleractinian (reef-building) corals are keystone species of coral reef ecosystems. The basis of their ecological success is a complex and fine-tuned symbiotic relationship with microbes. While the effect of environmental change on… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; clam; distinct microbiotypes; composition ... See more keywords
Genomic Survey and Resources for the Boring Giant Clam Tridacna crocea
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DOI: 10.3390/genes13050903
Abstract: The boring giant clam Tridacna crocea is an evolutionary, ecologically, economically, and culturally important reef-dwelling bivalve targeted by a profitable ornamental fishery in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. In this study, we developed genomic resources for T.… read more here.
Keywords: clam tridacna; boring giant; tridacna crocea; giant clam ... See more keywords