Growth parameters for Macoma balthica
 
Maximum Length 3.80cm SHL
n = 13
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.

Auximetric graph [n = 6]
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 1]

ø = -0.05
L inf = 1.8 cm ShL
K = 0.3
Median record no. 7
Ref. 84570
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
to Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
1.57 ShL 0.160 -0.40 Netherlands Wadden Sea (intertidal) Yes No
1.58 ShL 0.422 -0.29 0.02 France Le Verdon, Gironde Estuary Yes No
1.59 ShL 0.140 4.50 -0.45 Canada Cacouna, Quebec Yes No
1.71 ShL 0.423 -0.05 0.09 France Phare de Richard, Gironde Estuary Yes No
1.75 ShL 0.457 -0.27 0.15 France Le Verdon, Gironde Estuary Yes No
1.82 ShL 0.350 -0.53 13.00 0.06 France Le Verdon, Gironde estuary Yes No
1.83 ShL 0.267 -0.53 -0.05 France Le Verdon, Gironde estuary Yes No
1.96 ShL 0.216 -0.85 -0.08 France Phare de Richard, Gironde Estuary No No
2.11 ShL 0.319 0.15 Netherlands Wadden Sea (offshore) No No
2.11 ShL 0.310 1.10 0.14 Canada Not specified No No
2.18 ShL 0.311 0.17 Netherlands Wadden Sea (subtidal) No No
2.49 ShL 0.300 10.40 0.27 Netherlands Wadden Zee No No
3.73 ShL 0.090 1.10 0.10 Canada Not specified No No
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