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Journal of Sedimentary Research (SEPM)

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Journal of Sedimentary Petrology
Vol. 44 (1974)No. 3. (September), Pages 689-692

Feeding Sea Birds as a Factor in Lamellibranch Valve Sorting Patterns

R. W. G. Carter

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Excesses of right or left lamellibranch shell valves have been generally ascribed to unique hydraulic responses to wave processes. Observations on feeding oyster-catchers suggests that these sea birds may be responsible for apparent valve excesses in some lamelli-branch species.


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