GROWTH OF MUSSELS (Mytilus galloprovincialis) ON THE EAST COAST OF ISTRIA

Abstract

Growth rate of mussels depends on ecological factors but largely on the amount of food. Food must be of adequate composition and amount. Other responsible factors are temperature and salinity. Growth of mussels is increased if there is inflow of fresh water. Very low values of salinity have negative influence on growth. The growth of mussels in Budava and Raša Bay is increase with an increase in sea temperature. The slowest growth was at the very lowest salinity values.

Keywords

• mytilus galloprovincialis
• mussel
• growth of mussels
• istria