Adaptive Variation in Palp and GIll Size of the Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) and Asian Clam (Corbicula fluminea)
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-1995
Department
Biological Sciences
School
Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences
Abstract
Significant interpopulation differences occur in palp to gill area ratios of two nonindigenous species of freshwater bivalves in North America, Dreissena polymorpha and Corbicula fluminea. Larger palps (both species) and smaller gills (C. fluminea) occur in individuals from habitats characterized by a relatively high suspended solids concentration. The extremely brief evolutionary history of both species in North America is strong evidence that these differences in palp to gill area ratios are ecophenotypic.
Publication Title
Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
Volume
52
Issue
5
First Page
1130
Last Page
1134
Recommended Citation
Payne, B. S.,
Miller, A. C.,
Hubertz, E. D.,
Lei, J.
(1995). Adaptive Variation in Palp and GIll Size of the Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) and Asian Clam (Corbicula fluminea). Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 52(5), 1130-1134.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/8738