Gut and gill content analysis of the green mussel perna viridis (Linnaeus, 1758) using PCR and microscopy

Gut and gill content analysis of the green mussel perna viridis (Linnaeus, 1758) using PCR and microscopy

Food selectivity in bivalves may depend on many factors. Size and chemical cues (e.g.,toxicity) of food particles are probable major factors in food selection of the green mussel, perna viridis (Linnaeus 1758). Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using genus- and species-specific primer were used togeth...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Adao, Davin Edric V. (Author)
Other Authors: Lluisma, Arturo O. (adviser.)
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Quezon City Marine Science Institute, College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman 2013.
Subjects:
Perna viridis.
Mussel culture.