Quahog Development and Growth
http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/G_Bay/HabitatEco/Shellfishing/quahog_dev.html

Rhode Island Sea Grant


This Rhode Island Sea Grant page features information regarding growth and development of a specific species (Mercenaria mencenaria) of Quahog, a hard-shell clam. The page begins with information about eggs and fertilization, takes readers through embryonic and larval stages, and concludes with a discussion on clam growth. Links direct users to related Sea Grant informational pages.

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Subject: Biology, Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Biology:Ecology:Metabolism, Biology:Microbiology
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12), Middle (6-8)
Ocean Environments: Coastal and Estuarine
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Ecology