Temporal variation in mussel performance- role of aggregation and mussel density on mussel patch scale

Competition inhibits mussel growth and promotes mussel losses. Simultaneously mussels need each other for protection, a facilitation effect that might be more beneficial at higher densities. We expect that food levels play an important role in the relation between competition and facilitation. This is tested in a field experiment where the effect of mussel density and fluctuations in food levels, are related to mussel aggregation and performance.

Startdatum: februari 1, 2018
Einddatum: juni 30, 2018

Startdatum: februari 1, 2018
Einddatum: juni 30, 2018

Competition inhibits mussel growth and promotes mussel losses. Simultaneously mussels need each other for protection, a facilitation effect that might be more beneficial at higher densities. We expect that food levels play an important role in the relation between competition and facilitation. This is tested in a field experiment where the effect of mussel density and fluctuations in food levels, are related to mussel aggregation and performance.

Temporal variation in mussel performance- role of aggregation and mussel density on mussel patch scale

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