The autecology of the edible oyster Crassostrea cucullata Born, 1778: size related vertical distribution at Mkomani, Mombasa

The littoral oyster Crassostrea cucullata occurs between 1.05-3.35 m above chart datum with the highest density occuring between 1.85-2.75m. Its distribution is size-related as demonstrated by computation of correlation coefficients (r) and regression equations. The shell lengths (i.e. maximum linear dimension) decreases in an upshore direction. The analysis show high r-values which are significant at P<0.001. The elevation and density related effects on the shell lengths of the oysters are discussed.

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Main Authors: Ruwa, R.K., Okemwa, E., Polk, P.
Format: Journal Contribution biblioteca
Language:English
Published: The Kenya National Academy of Sciences 1986
Subjects:Correlation analysis, Crassostrea cucullata, Oyster reefs, Oyster culture, Vertical distribution,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1834/1289
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