Effect of starvation on trace metal levels in blue mussels (Mytilus edulis).
1991
C L Chou, and
J F Uthe
Marine Chemistry Division, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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D000818
Animals
Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA.
Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D012623
Seawater
The salinated water of OCEANS AND SEAS that provides habitat for marine organisms.
Lengthy and continuous deprivation of food. (Stedman, 25th ed)
D014131
Trace Elements
A group of chemical elements that are needed in minute quantities for the proper growth, development, and physiology of an organism. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
A class in the phylum MOLLUSCA comprised of mussels; clams; OYSTERS; COCKLES; and SCALLOPS. They are characterized by a bilaterally symmetrical hinged shell and a muscular foot used for burrowing and anchoring.