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  • University of Southern Mississippi
  • Virginia Institute of Marine Science
  • 2013

  • University of Southern Mississippi
  • Virginia Institute of Marine Science
  • 2013

    Uncovering the Life Cycle of the Ocean Quahog Can Balance Economic and Ecologic Goals

    Polished section of the valve of a 170 year old ocean quahaog (Arctica islandica) with inset expansion of the hinge region. 2015 collection, offshore New Jersey. Credit: Sara Pace, University of Southern Mississippi and Chase Long, Virginia Institute of Marine Science

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