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Arrow representing bacteria inputs or flows
Inputs: bacteria
Conceptual diagram illustrating the microbial food web of the mangrove forest.
Microbial food web of the mangrove forest
Sediments from the Patuxent River are sifted through onboard the R/V Aquarius to collect and identify benthic organisms
Sifting for benthic organisms
Eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) settle on other oyster shells, forming reef structures. These reefs attract other organisms as well, including mussels.
Eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
Both oysters and barnacles grow along this piling in South Carolina
Oysters and barnacles on a piling
Eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
Oysters (Crassostrea virginica)
The eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, has been removed from its shell. The forceps point to the adductor muscle, which closes the shell.
Oyster
The eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) builds reefs as oyster larvae set onto other oyster shells, as seen in this small clump of at least four oysters.
The eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
A sediment core has been collected and is being prepared for storage and analysis by carefully filling the core with water from the sample site to minimize disturbance.
Sediment core preparation
The eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) sets on other oyster shells, creating reef structures. These reef structures attract other organisms as well, including mussels.
Eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
The eastern oyster Crassostrea virginica has been taken out of its shell. The forceps are pointing to the mantle.
Oyster out of its shell
Conceptual diagram illustrating the differences between habitats in natural streams versus man-made ditches including the vegetation, water temperature, and the relative debris that contribute toward a habitat.
Stream habitat vs. ditch habitat
Illustration of net
Net

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