Synthesis of data on Acartia tonsa in Texas bay systems : correlation between its abundance and selected environmental factors
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1987
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Lee, Wen Y.
Arnold, C. R. (Connie Ray)
Kalke, Richard D.
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This study is being carried out to compare the adaptation of A. tonsa to the various temperatures and salinities encountered in six of the Texas estuarine systems. For this purpose, it is hypothesized that the copepod in each of the estuarine environments is actually different from one another in terms of physiology and reproduction. Indeed, they are probably subspecies adapted to local environmental conditions. Some published data did indicate this tendency ...
To Texas Water Development Board
Contract No. IAC (86-87) 1079; TWDB Contract #14-60011
February 1987
To Texas Water Development Board
Contract No. IAC (86-87) 1079; TWDB Contract #14-60011
February 1987