DO BACKGROUND LEVELS OF ORGANIC AND INORGANIC DEPOSITS INFLUENCE BMA PRODUTION ASSOCIATED WITH OYSTERS (Crassostrea virginica) IN THE TIDAL CREEK SYSTEMS OF SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA?
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The data suggest an interesting and potentially significant link between metabolic products of intertidal oysters and benthic microalgal production in this system. There appear to be differences between locations and among creeks that are strongly influenced by the type and quantity of material associated with oyster shells.
