Effects of macroalgal exudates and oxygen deficiency on survival and behaviour of fish larvae

Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology

Volumn 335, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 227-234

  Engström Öst, Jonna ^a   Isaksson, Ingela ^b  

^a FINNISH INSTITUTE OF MARINE RESEARCH   (Finland)

^b GÖTEBORG UNIVERSITY   (Sweden)

Author keywords

Exudates; Hypoxia; Pike larvae; Predation

Indexed keywords

FILAMENTOUS ALGA; FISH; LARVA; LITTORAL ENVIRONMENT; MACROALGA; PREDATOR-PREY INTERACTION; SURVIVAL;

ALGAE; ESOX LUCIUS; GASTEROSTEUS ACULEATUS; PYLAIELLA LITTORALIS;

EID: 33745640751     PISSN: 00220981     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jembe.2006.03.007     Document Type: Article

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