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The valve movement response of mussels: a tool in biological monitoring

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Biological sensors are becoming more important to monitor the quality of the aquatic environment. In this paper the valve movement response of freshwater (Dreissena polymorpha) and marine (Mytilus edulis) mussels is presented as a tool in monitoring studies. Examples of various methods for data storage and data treatment are presented, elucidating easier operation and lower detection limits. Several applications are mentioned, including an early warning system based on this valve movement response of mussels.

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  1. Laboratory for Marine Research, MT-TNO, P.O. Box, 57, Den Helder, The Netherlands

    Kees J. M. Kramer

  2. Joint Laboratories and Consulting Services of the Dutch Electricity Supply Companies (KEMA), P.O. Box 9035, 6800 ET, Arnhem, The Netherlands

    Henk A. Jenner

  3. National Institute of Public Health and Environmental Protection (RIVM), P.O. Box 1, 3720 BA, Bilthoven, The Netherlands

    Dick de Zwart

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Kramer, K.J.M., Jenner, H.A. & de Zwart, D. The valve movement response of mussels: a tool in biological monitoring. Hydrobiologia 188, 433–443 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00027811

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