Statistical Study of Host Fish for the Round Pigtoe Mussel为圆性宿主鱼蚌的统计研究.pptVIP

Statistical Study of Host Fish for the Round Pigtoe Mussel (Plueurobema coccineum) By Meggie Marzec Introduction Mussels clean rivers and streams Indicate health of river system Round Pigtoe threatened in MN, native to St. Croix Introduction Introduction Previous Studies Spotfin shiner, common shiner and hornyhead chub are host fish Golden shiner and creek chub are marginal host fish From 2003 Host Fish Suitability Trial Previous Studies Goals Find which host fish is statistically stronger: hornyhead chub or common shiner Find new host fish Study glochidia without tissue and with tissue as l