Document Type
Article
Department/Program
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Publication Date
1991
Journal
Journal of Shellfish Research
Volume
10
Issue
2
First Page
455
Last Page
456
Abstract
The effect of neutral red stain on the settlement of oyster Crassostrea virginica (Gmelin) pediveligers was examined. Larvae were offered two types of substrate: oyster shell and acetate sheets. Settlement was measured as the proportion of pediveligers settled after 24 hours and analyzed with two-factor ANOV A. Staining did not significantly affect settlement, although settlement onto acetate was much lower than onto oyster shell.
Keywords
vital stain, neutral red, larvae, settlement, competency, Crassostrea virginica
Recommended Citation
Baker, Patrick, Effect Of Neutral Red Stain On Settlement Ability Of Oyster Pediveligers, Crassostrea Virginica (1991). Journal of Shellfish Research, 10(2), 455-456.
https://scholarworks.wm.edu/vimsarticles/1282