Shell shape polymorphism analysis of the Manila clam Ruditapes philippinarum across different geographical populations in China
Morphology of bivalves, a kind of quantitative character, is closely connected with the ecological and physiological behaviors of bivalves, including growth, survival, metabolism and reproduction. In this study, a multivariate statistical method was used to analyze seven indices for shell shape eva...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2024-04-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Marine Science |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2024.1328752/full |