Freshwater bivalves (Unionidae), disequilibrium isotopic fractionation, and temperatures

Authors

D. E. Fastovsky, University of Rhode Island
M. A. Arthur, University of Rhode Island
N. H. Strater, University of Rhode Island
A. Foss, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

1-1-1993

Abstract

A one-year study of two ponds and a river in Rhode Island was implemented to determine whether Elliptio complanata secretes aragonite in oxygen isotopic equilibrium with the water in which they grow. In fact, disequilibrium is manifested as an offset of approximately -2‰ in the summer and -2.5‰ in the winter. Incorporation of metabolic CO2 may contribute in large part to this offset. -from Authors

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Palaios

Volume

8

Issue

6

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Fastovsky, D. E., M. A. Arthur, N. H. Strater, and A. Foss. "Freshwater bivalves (Unionidae), disequilibrium isotopic fractionation, and temperatures." Palaios 8, 6 (1993). doi: 10.2307/3515035.