Sentences with phrase «transporting planktonic»
On both islands, shellfish foraging sites (where the oyster beds are located) face north - west and the currents transporting planktonic larvae and therefore supply of new prey affect each island similarly.
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They have long - lived planktonic larvae that are easily transported by currents, but fast - growing and short - lived adults.
«Marine invertebrate larvae swim in a complex fluid environment, and their responses to hydromechanical signals during their planktonic and near - settlement stages have significant implications for transport, survival and recruitment,» said Chan.