Physiological-Responses Of Mytilus-Edulis L To Parasitic Infestation By Mytilicola-Intestinalis

Bayne, BL, Gee, JM, Davey, JT and Scullard, C 1978 Physiological-Responses Of Mytilus-Edulis L To Parasitic Infestation By Mytilicola-Intestinalis. Journal Du Conseil, 38 (1). 12-17. https://doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/38.1.18

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Abstract/Summary

Various levels of infestation by Mytilicola had no effect on the rates of oxygen consumption by Mytilus edulis in laboratory experiments. However, high levels of infestation (> 10 parasites per mussel) caused a depression in the feeding rate of the host at high temperatures (22° or 23° C) and low ration (maintenance or sub-maintenance). This depression of feeding resulted in a decline in the scope for growth, which would result in time in a decline in the “condition” of the host. It is concluded that similar effects may occur in the field when large numbers of small parasites are present at a time of high metabolic demand and low food availability.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Divisions:	Plymouth Marine Laboratory > Other (PML)
Depositing User:	EPrints Services
Date made live:	11 Feb 2014 15:54
Last Modified:	25 Apr 2020 09:56
URI:	https://plymsea.ac.uk/id/eprint/2825

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