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Bertness, Mark D.; Grosholz, Edwin (1985-09-01). "Population dynamics of the ribbed mussel, Geukensia demissa: The costs and benefits of an aggregated distribution".
386:. Their location in the salt marsh plays a role in when they become reproductive because edge ribbed mussels mature at smaller body sizes compared to other mussels.
1120:"Studies of E. coli and Coliform Bacteria Contamination in Mussels (Geukensia demissa) Collected from Guion Creek and Its Correlation to Water Flow Rate"
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in their tissues which suggests that they can filter such toxins out of the ecosystem. They also feed on algae, so they could be used to prevent harmful
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Brousseau, Diane J. (1984-01-01). "Age and Growth Rate
Determinations for the Atlantic Ribbed Mussel, Geukensia demissa Dillwyn (Bivalvia: Mytilidae)".
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Franz, David (1996). "Size and age at first reproduction of the ribbed mussel
Geukensia demissa in relation to shore level in a New York salt marsh".
670:"Morphological and Ecological Determinants of Body Temperature ofGeukensia demissa, the Atlantic Ribbed Mussel, and Their Effects On Mussel Mortality"
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