Growth parameters for Spisula solidissima
 
Maximum Length 20.00cm SHL
n = 8
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.

Auximetric graph [n = 7]

ø = 1.83
L inf = 16.8 cm ShL
K = 0.2
Median record no. 5
Ref. 126903
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
to Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
9.15 ShL 0.320 12.80 1.43 USA Pt. Pleasant (Inshore), New Jersey Yes No
11.82 ShL 0.360 12.80 1.70 USA Pt. Pleasant (Offshore), New Jersey No No
14.97 ShL 0.235 1.72 USA Delmarva (>400 clams per tow) No No
16.59 ShL 0.239 1.82 USA Delmarva (100-399 clams per tow) No No
16.76 ShL 0.241 1.83 USA Delmarva (50-99 clams per tow) No No
17.34 ShL 0.273 1.91 USA Delmarva (20-49 clams per tow) No No
17.66 ShL 0.243 1.88 USA Delmarva (1-19 clams per tow) No No
19.11 ShL 0.230 12.80 1.92 USA Off Long Island No No
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