Correlation of benthic Mollusca with substrate composition in Lower Galveston Bay, Texas

Date

1976

Authors

Harry HW
Manrique FA

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Abstract

The question of what role sediment composition plays in the distribution of benthic molluscs is discussed with reference to Galveston Bay, an area of diverse substrates and other environmental conditions. The general environment is described and the habitats of the 69 species of molluscs recorded given

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19-152

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ASW,Galveston Bay, Atlantic Ocean, Benthos, Distribution, environmental conditions, Environmental effects, environmental requirements, Galveston Bay, habitat, habitats, Mollusca, Q1 01462 Benthos, Sediment, sediment composition, Texas, USA

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