Aspects of the biochemistry of marine molluscs
On exposure to the atmosphere at low tide, bivalve molluscs avoid desiccation by shell closure, which can result in hypoxic conditions within the mantle cavity. Thus, these animals may exhibit an anaerobic pattern of metabolism during tidal exposure. However, during exposure to the atmosphere, the f...
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Swansea University
1979
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