The effects of the filter-feeding clam Mercenaria mercenaria on carbon cycling in experimental marine mesocosms.

Authors

P. H. Doering, University of Rhode Island
C. A. Oviatt, University of Rhode Island
J. R. Kelly, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

1-1-1986

Abstract

System production, net and gross sedimentation of particulate C and benthic remineralization of dissolved inorganic N were all greater in mesocosms with clams. -from Authors

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Journal of Marine Research

Volume

44

Issue

4

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Doering, P. H., C. A. Oviatt, and J. R. Kelly. "The effects of the filter-feeding clam Mercenaria mercenaria on carbon cycling in experimental marine mesocosms.." Journal of Marine Research 44, 4 (1986). doi: 10.1357/002224086788401611.