Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation on Gametic Function During Fertilization in Zebra Mussels (Dreissen...
Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation on Gametic Function During Fertilization in Zebra Mussels (Dreissena polymorpha)
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National Shellfisheries Association
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English
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The gamete-specific effects of UV radiation on fertilization in the invasive freshwater zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) are addressed. Both eggs and sperm of zebra mussels were highly sensitive to UVB. Sperm irradiated with 118 mJ/cm2 UVB showed decreased fertilization rates when inseminating nonirradiated eggs. Sperm binding was unaffected; ho...
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Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation on Gametic Function During Fertilization in Zebra Mussels (Dreissena polymorpha)
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_21090779
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_21090779
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0730-8000
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1943-6319
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10.2983/035.028.0327
