Growth and population dynamics of the giant clam Tridacna maxima (Röding) at its southern limit of distribution in coastal, subtropical Eastern Australia

Molluscan Research

Volumn 31, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 37-41

  Smith, Stephen D A ^a  

^a SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Bivalvia; Cardiidae; North solitary island; Solitary islands marine park; Subtropical reef

Indexed keywords

BIVALVIA; CARDIIDAE; TRIDACNA; TRIDACNA MAXIMA;

EID: 80455142308     PISSN: 13235818     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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