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The roles of chemical cues in the life cycle of bivalves: spawning, settlement,...
Rato, Ana Cláudia Nunes; Joaquim, Sandra; Matias, Domitília; Hubbard, PeterSpawning, settlement, and metamorphosis represent the most challenging events for hatchery bivalve production. To enhance bivalve aquaculture, hatcheries have relied on a range of chemical compounds to induce these biological processes. Yet, despite the apparent importance of chemical cues, there is little knowledge on chemosensory systems and the role of chemical communication in bivalves. This review aims to ...
Electrophysiological responses of the clam (Ruditapes decussatus) osphradium to...
Rato, Ana Cláudia Nunes; Costa, Joana; Gonçalves, Diana; Matias, Domitília; Joaquim, Sandra; Hubbard, PeterChemical sensing of the surrounding environment is crucial for many aspects of bivalve biology, such as food detection and predator avoidance. Aquatic organisms strongly depend on chemosensory systems; however, little is known about chemosensory systems in bivalves. To understand how the carpet shell clam (Ruditapes decussatus) senses its surrounding chemical environment, we used an electrophysiological techniq...