Burrowing Saves Lake Erie Clams

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Author
Nichols, S. Jerrine
Wilcox, Douglas A.
Keyword
Lake Erie
Zebra Mussels
Metzger Marsh
Native Clams
SWRA
Journal title
Nature
Date Published
1997-10-01
Publication Volume
389

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URI
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/2316
Abstract
Native clams seem to have been protected from zebra mussel infestation at Metzger Marsh by the interaction between warm temperatures and soft sediments. Warm water encourages burrowing, but soft sediments are required to allow encrusted clams to burrow. In support of this conclusion, we have since found live unionids or fresh shells at three other Lake Erie wetlands.
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