Suspension feeding on phytoplankton by Solemya velum, a symbiont-containing clam
Suspension feeding on phytoplankton by Solemya velum, a symbiont-containing clam
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Solemya velum Say, a bivalve found in coastal sediments along eastern North America, is known to harbor chemoautotrophic symbionts in its gill tissue. These intracellular bacteria are thought to contribute significantly to the nutrition of the host. S. velum's behavior, however, suggests that it may feed on suspended particles. The ingestion of 14C...
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Suspension feeding on phytoplankton by Solemya velum, a symbiont-containing clam
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_16468101
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_16468101
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0171-8630
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1616-1599
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10.3354/meps086145
