Novel technique to identify large river host fish for freshwater mussel propagation and conservation

Skipjack Herring (Alosa chrysochloris) has long been proposed as the sole host for Reginaia ebenus (Ebonyshell) and Elliptio crassidens (Elephantear), but these relationships were unconfirmed because of difficulties with maintaining this fish species in captivity. We confirmed the suitability of Ski...

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Main Authors: Michael A. Hart, Wendell R. Haag, Robert Bringolf, James A. Stoeckel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-02-01
Series:Aquaculture Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352513417300170