Review of the functional morphology, biology and perturbation impacts on the boreal, habitat-forming horse mussel Modiolus modiolus (Bivalvia: Mytilidae: Modiolinae)
The boreal bivalve Modiolus modiolus is common subtidally where it aggregates to form extensive, long-lived, biogenic habitats with a diverse associated flora and, especially, fauna. Despite this ecological importance, M. modiolus has not been described in terms of its functional morphology and over...
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ftdtupubl:oai:pure.atira.dk:publications/f80da22b-ec68-4aa7-bef2-a2305359ca8b 2024-02-11T10:05:52+01:00 Review of the functional morphology, biology and perturbation impacts on the boreal, habitat-forming horse mussel Modiolus modiolus (Bivalvia: Mytilidae: Modiolinae) Dinesen, Grete E. Morton, Brian 2014 https://orbit.dtu.dk/en/publications/f80da22b-ec68-4aa7-bef2-a2305359ca8b https://doi.org/10.1080/17451000.2013.866250 eng eng https://orbit.dtu.dk/en/publications/f80da22b-ec68-4aa7-bef2-a2305359ca8b info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess Dinesen , G E & Morton , B 2014 , ' Review of the functional morphology, biology and perturbation impacts on the boreal, habitat-forming horse mussel Modiolus modiolus (Bivalvia: Mytilidae: Modiolinae) ' , Marine Biology Research , vol. 10 , no. 9 , pp. 845-870 . https://doi.org/10.1080/17451000.2013.866250 article 2014 ftdtupubl https://doi.org/10.1080/17451000.2013.866250 2024-01-17T23:57:33Z The boreal bivalve Modiolus modiolus is common subtidally where it aggregates to form extensive, long-lived, biogenic habitats with a diverse associated flora and, especially, fauna. Despite this ecological importance, M. modiolus has not been described in terms of its functional morphology and overall biology. Modiolus modiolus is a typical epibenthic, suspension-feeding mytilid, albeit with anatomical modifications adapting it to a partially buried, gregarious lifestyle in a stable environment experiencing medium–high energy levels. The juvenile shell is covered partly in byssal setae secreted by the byssal gland and foot complex and becomes covered in sand grains held in place by a mucoid cement secreted by the dorsal mantle. The camouflaged shell at this vulnerable time probably serves as an anti-predator device. Individuals grow to maximum shell lengths of ∼60–213 mm, depending on depth and locality. With age (≥ 20–45 years), shells often become deformed, particularly posteriorly and around the byssal gape, thereby increasing reproductive capacity (gonadal volume) without increasing somatic growth. Information on the biology, reproductive strategy and life history traits of M. modiolus are reviewed. These field- and laboratory-derived data provide us with essential information to aid future research into the protection and conservation of this ecologically important biogenic habitat. This is because, today, dredging and fishery activities using bottom-towed gear have seriously damaged several M. modiolus habitats with deleterious impacts on ecosystem functioning. Post-impact recovery times are slow and dependent on both local and mega-population distributions Article in Journal/Newspaper Modiolus modiolus Technical University of Denmark: DTU Orbit Marine Biology Research 10 9 845 870 |
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The boreal bivalve Modiolus modiolus is common subtidally where it aggregates to form extensive, long-lived, biogenic habitats with a diverse associated flora and, especially, fauna. Despite this ecological importance, M. modiolus has not been described in terms of its functional morphology and overall biology. Modiolus modiolus is a typical epibenthic, suspension-feeding mytilid, albeit with anatomical modifications adapting it to a partially buried, gregarious lifestyle in a stable environment experiencing medium–high energy levels. The juvenile shell is covered partly in byssal setae secreted by the byssal gland and foot complex and becomes covered in sand grains held in place by a mucoid cement secreted by the dorsal mantle. The camouflaged shell at this vulnerable time probably serves as an anti-predator device. Individuals grow to maximum shell lengths of ∼60–213 mm, depending on depth and locality. With age (≥ 20–45 years), shells often become deformed, particularly posteriorly and around the byssal gape, thereby increasing reproductive capacity (gonadal volume) without increasing somatic growth. Information on the biology, reproductive strategy and life history traits of M. modiolus are reviewed. These field- and laboratory-derived data provide us with essential information to aid future research into the protection and conservation of this ecologically important biogenic habitat. This is because, today, dredging and fishery activities using bottom-towed gear have seriously damaged several M. modiolus habitats with deleterious impacts on ecosystem functioning. Post-impact recovery times are slow and dependent on both local and mega-population distributions |
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Review of the functional morphology, biology and perturbation impacts on the boreal, habitat-forming horse mussel Modiolus modiolus (Bivalvia: Mytilidae: Modiolinae) |
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Review of the functional morphology, biology and perturbation impacts on the boreal, habitat-forming horse mussel Modiolus modiolus (Bivalvia: Mytilidae: Modiolinae) |
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Review of the functional morphology, biology and perturbation impacts on the boreal, habitat-forming horse mussel Modiolus modiolus (Bivalvia: Mytilidae: Modiolinae) |
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Review of the functional morphology, biology and perturbation impacts on the boreal, habitat-forming horse mussel Modiolus modiolus (Bivalvia: Mytilidae: Modiolinae) |
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review of the functional morphology, biology and perturbation impacts on the boreal, habitat-forming horse mussel modiolus modiolus (bivalvia: mytilidae: modiolinae) |
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