Dale F. Leavitt, Tracey I. Crago, SeaGrant Nor'Easter
This Nor'Easter article recalls the discovery of the hard shell clam disease-causing parasite, QPX (Quahog Parasite Unknown), along the coast of Cape Cod, MA in 1995. Similar to a murder mystery, this story follows the case from its initial appearance in Provincetown clam farms to its positive identification by local scientists. The article takes readers through the entire process and explains different troubleshooting mechanisms.
Subject: Biology:Ecology:Symbiotic Relations:Mutualism, Biology:Microbiology, Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Biology:Microbiology:Microbiology and Health Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work Grade Level: General Public, College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12), Middle (6-8) Ocean Environments: Coastal and Estuarine Topics: Biosphere:Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Biosphere:Microbiology, Microbiology and Health, Ecology:Symbiotic Relations:ParasitismKeyword: Mercenaria mercenaria
