The main microbial diseases affecting marine cultured bivalves have been revised on the
basis of the etiologic agents, pathogenesis and pathogenicity. Several recent bivalve …

Two types of prevalent neoplastic diseases have been described in marine bivalves of
commercial interest: disseminated neoplasia (DN) and gonadal neoplasia. The first involves …

There is interest in certification of aquaculture production facilities in response to concerns
about negative environmental and social impacts and food safety. This study identifies …

Molluscs are economically and ecologically important components of aquatic ecosystems. In
addition to supporting valuable aquaculture and wild-harvest industries, their populations …

The bay scallop, Argopecten irradians, represents a commercially, culturally and
ecologically important species found along the United States' Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Since …

Background Patinopecten yessoensis, a large and old molluscan group, has been one of
the most important aquaculture shellfish in Asian countries because of its high economic …

The bay scallop Argopecten irradians supported a commercial fishery in Florida but their
population declined and the fishery closed in 1994. A recreational fishery remains open …

Coastal ecosystems and their marine populations are increasingly threatened by global
environmental changes. Bivalves have emerged as crucial bioindicators within these …

Studies on the ecology of microbial parasites and their hosts are predicated on
understanding the assemblage of and relationship among the species present. Changes in …

Spat of zigzag scallops, Euvola ziczac, measuring 3 mm, were placed in suspended culture
at Turpialito in the Golfo de Cariaco, Venezuela, in August 1989 and their growth followed …