Feeding preferences of the abalone Haliotis iris in relation to macroalgal species, attachment, accessibility and water movement

Authors :: Cornwall, Christopher E.
Phillips, Nicole E.
McNaught, Doug C.
Source :: Journal of Shellfish Research. August 2009, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p589, 9 p.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: ABSTRACT Haliotis iris is a species of abalone common on rocky reefs in southern and central New Zealand. This study examined the poorly understood feeding habits and preferences of H. [...]

Subjects :: Animal feeding behavior -- Research -- Behavior
Abalones -- Behavior -- Food and nutrition -- Research
Shellfish culture -- Research
Biological sciences
Zoology and wildlife conservation
Research
Behavior
Food and nutrition

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