Is attachment substrate a prerequisite for mussels to establish on soft-sediment substrate?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jembe.2017.07.004
Abstract: It is unknown whether the presence of hard substrate is a necessary prerequisite for the attachment and establishment of mussels, especially on soft-sediment habitats where hard substrates are scarce. Therefore, we examined the importance of… read more here.
Keywords: prerequisite; adult mussels; substrate; soft sediment ... See more keywords