Date Awarded
1977
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Department
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Advisor
John L. Dupuy
Committee Member
J.E. Warriner
Committee Member
Bruce Neilson
Committee Member
Kenneth L. Webb
Committee Member
Marvin Wass
Abstract
A comparison of effects of conditioning adult oysters (Crassostrea virginica) with Cornstarch and/or Tetraselmis suecica and raw water were determined on subsequent larval growth, vigor and successful metamorphosis. Possible correlations of lipid content of eggs and larval growth, vigor and metamorphosis was also examined. Results illustrated the effectiveness of Cornstarch when used as a supplemental conditioning agent for producing larvae and spat in greater quantity and of better quality than the other conditioning diets employed. Investigation revealed that lipid content of eggs is an important indicator for larval growth, vigor, set and successful metamorphosis. This dissertation is from the Joint Program Degree from the College of William & Mary and University of Virginia and awarded by the University of Virginia.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.25773/XV15-6C67
Rights
© The Author
Recommended Citation
Creekman, Laura Lee, "The effects of conditioning the American oyster (Crassostrea virginica) with Tetraselmis suecica and cornstarch on the growth, vigor and survival of its larvae" (1977). Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects. William & Mary. Paper 1627407587.
https://doi.org/10.25773/XV15-6C67
