Essays about: "Mussel"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 69 essays containing the word Mussel.

  1. 21. Genomic sequencing of freshwater mussel unio tumidus using the minion

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Firouzeh Mehni; [2021]
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    Abstract : Freshwater mussels are aquatic organisms that are involved in nutrient cycling and water purification. Freshwater mussels have filtering activity and transfer nutrients and energy-rich organic compounds from the water column to the sediments. READ MORE

  3. 22. Classification of microbiome data with structural zeroes and small samples

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Jun Li; [2021]
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    Abstract : OTU data possesses its uniqueness of small sample size and high proportion of zeros,because of which the classification is of huge challenge. The thesis covers case ofstructural zeros in OTU counts and tries to establish new methodology based on Kaul’sassumption and the original model. READ MORE

  4. 23. Effects of native freshwater mussels and leaf debris on benthic macroinvertebrate abundance and diversity : A field experiment with Margaritifera margaritifera in Vasslabäcken, Örebro county

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för miljö- och livsvetenskaper (from 2013)

    Author : Kai Sven Onken; [2021]
    Keywords : bivalve; functional role; habitat modification; decomposition; biodeposition;

    Abstract : Organisms that are part of complex ecosystems interact not only with other organisms but also with their environment, affecting ecosystem functions. In aquatic ecosystems filter feeders affect ecosystem functioning by transferring energy and nutrients from the water to the benthos. READ MORE

  5. 24. Compilation of life cycle assessments of cultivated blue mussels : recalculation of the inventory assessments

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Elisabet Runesson; [2020]
    Keywords : LCA; Blue mussels; sustainability; production;

    Abstract : With a growing world population there is an increased demand of sustainable and nutritious food. There is not much more land to farm on whether for food or for feed for livestock. Aquaculture increases more than any other production method, however there is still often a need for feed. READ MORE

  6. 25. Physical microhabitat requirements for Margaritifera margaritifera and the influence of hydro- and morphodynamics on mussel bed stability

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Tove Westberg; [2020]
    Keywords : Stream restoration; Freshwater pearl mussel; Microhabitat requirements; Sediment transport; Mussel translocation;

    Abstract : Margaritifera margaritifera is an endangered freshwater pearl mussel with population declines throughout its Holarctic range. Boulder-bed channels with little input of fine sediment in previously channelized streams are abundant in Sweden. Hence, restoration efforts for M. READ MORE