Model-assisted measurements of suspension-feeding flow velocities
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DOI: 10.1242/jeb.147934
Abstract: ABSTRACT Benthic marine suspension feeders provide an important link between benthic and pelagic ecosystems. The strength of this link is determined by suspension-feeding rates. Many studies have measured suspension-feeding rates using indirect clearance-rate methods, which… read more here.
Keywords: feeding rates; suspension; arenaria mercenaria; cfd models ... See more keywords
Size Is the Major Determinant of Pumping Rates in Marine Sponges
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01474
Abstract: Sponges play an important ecological function in many benthic habitats. They filter large volumes of water, retain suspended particles with high efficiency, and process dissolved compounds. Nevertheless, the factors that regulate sponge pumping rate and… read more here.
Keywords: sponge; specific pumping; size; pumping rates ... See more keywords