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Peer-reviewed journal articles and books

Molluscan Ecology Program

Peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and book chapters
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Authors Year Title/Journal

Mann, R. & E. Powell

2007
Why oyster restoration goals in the Chesapeake Bay are not and probably cannot be achieved. Journal of Shellfish Research. 26(4): 905-917. PDF file.

Harding, J.M.

2007
Comparison of growth rates between diploid DEBY eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica, Gmelin 1791), triploid eastern oysters, and triploid Suminoe (C. ariakensis, Fugita 1913). Journal of Shellfish Research. 26(4): 961-972. PDF file.

Harding, J.M., Kingsley-Smith, P., Savini, D., & R. Mann
2007
Comparison of predation signatures left by Atlantic oyster drills (Urosalpinx cinerea Say, Muricidae) and veined rapa whelks (Rapana venosa Valenciennes, Muricidae) in bivalve prey. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 352(2007): 1-11.

Harding, J.M. & M.G. Haraseywch
2007
Two modern records of Stramonita haemastoma floridana in Chesapeake Bay, USA. 121(3):146-158.

Harding, J.M., Mann, R. & C. W. Kilduff
2007
The effects of female size on fecundity in a large marine gastropod Rapana venosa (Muricidae). Journal of Shellfish Research. 26(1): 33-42. PDF file.

Harding, J.M.

2007
Northern quahog Mercenaria mercenaria age at length relationships and growth patterns in the York River, Virginia 1954 to 1970. Journal of Shellfish Research. 26(1): 101-107. PDF file.

Harding, J.M.

2006
Growth and development of veined rapa whelk Rapana venosa veligers. Journal of Shellfish Research. 25(3):941-946. PDF file.
Mann, R., Harding, J.M. & E. Westcott.
2006
Occurrence of imposex and seasonal patterns of gametogenesis in the invading veined rapa whelk Rapana venosa (Valenciennes, 1846) from Chesapeake Bay, USA. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 310:129-138. PDF file
Harding, J.M. & R. Mann
2006
Age and growth of wild suminoe (Crassostrea ariakensis, Fugita 1913) and Pacific (C. gigas, Thunberg 1793) oysters from Laizhou Bay, China. Journal of Shellfish Research. 25(1): 73-82. PDF file.

Harding, J.M. & R. Mann

2005
Veined rapa whelk Rapana venosa range extensions in the Virginia waters of Chesapeake Bay, USA. Journal of Shellfish Research. 24(2): 381-385.

Powell, E. & R. Mann

2005
Evidence of recent recruitment in the ocean quahog Arctica islandica in the Mid-Atlantic bight. Journal of Shellfish Research. 24(2): 517-530.

Mann, R., Harding, J.M., Southworth, M.J. & J. Wesson

2005
Northern quahog (hard clam) Mercenaria mercenaria abundance and habitat use in Chesapeake Bay. Journal of Shellfish Research. 24(2):509-516.

Mann, R. & D. Evans

2004
Site selection for oyster habitat rehabilitation in the Virginia portion of the Chesapeake Bay: A commentary. Journal of Shellfish Research. 23(1): 41-49.

Mann, R., Southworth, M.J., Harding, J.M. & J. Wesson

2004
A comparison of dredge and patent tongs for estimation of oyster populations. Journal of Shellfish Research. 23(2): 387-390.

Southworth, M.J. & R. Mann

2004
Decadal scale changes in seasonal patterns of oyster recruitment in the Virginia subestuaries of the Chesapeake Bay. Journal of Shellfish Research. 23(2): 391-402.

Baker, P.K. & R. Mann

2003
Late stage bivalve larvae in a well-mixed estuary are not inert particles. Estuaries. 26(4A): 837-845.

Harding, J.M.

2003
Predation by blue crabs, Callinectes sapidus, on rapa whelks, Rapana venosa: possible natural controls for an invasive species? Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 297(2): 161-177.

Mann, R. & J.M. Harding

2003
Salinity tolerance of larval Rapana venosa: Implications for dispersal and establishment of an invading predatory gastropod on the North American Atlantic coast. Biological Bulletin. 204: 96-103.

Harding, J.M. & R. Mann

2003
Influence of habitat on diet and distribution of striped bass (Morone saxatilis) in a temperate estuary. Bulletin of Marine Science. 72(3): 841-851.

Savini, D., J. M. Harding, & R. Mann

2002
Rapa whelk Rapana venosa (Valenciennes, 1846) predation rates on hard clams Mercenaria mercenaria (Linnaeus, 1758). Journal of Shellfish Research. 21(2). 777-779.

Harding, J.M. & R. Mann

2001
Oyster reefs as fish habitat: Opportunistic use of restored reefs by transient fishes. Journal of Shellfish Research. 20(3):951-959.

Harding, J.M. & R. Mann

2001
Diet and habitat use by bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix, in a Chesapeake Bay estuary. Env. Biol. Fishes. 60:401-409.

Harding, J.M.

2001
Temporal variation and patchiness of zooplankton around a restored oyster reef. Estuaries. 24(3): 453-466.

Bartol, I.K., Mann, R., & M. Vecchione

2001
Distribution of the euryhaline squid Lolliguncula brevis in the Chesapeake Bay: Effects of selected abiotic factors. Marine Ecology Progress Series. In press.

Bartol, I.K., M. Patterson, & R. Mann

2001
Swimming mechanics and behavior of the shallow-water brief squid Lolliguncula brevis. Journal of Experimental Biology. 204: 3655-3682.

Mann, R.

2001
Restoration of the oyster resource in Chesapeake Bay. Bull. Aquaculture Assoc. Canada. 101(1): 38-42.

Bartol, I.K., R. Mann, & M. Patterson

2001
Aerobic respiratory costs of swimming in the negatively buoyant brief squid Lolliguncula brevis. Journal of Experimental Biology. 204:3639-3653.

Bartol, I.K.

2001
Role of aerobic and anaerobic circular mantle muscle fibers in swimming squid: electromyography. Biological Bulletin. 200:59-66.

Harding, J.M. & R. Mann

2000
Estimates of naked goby (Gobiosoma bosc), striped blenny (Chasmodes bosquianus) and eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) larval production around a restored Chesapeake Bay oyster reef. Bull. Mar. Sci. 66(1):29-45.

Mann, R. & J.M. Harding

2000
Invasion of the North American Atlantic coast by a large predatory Asian mollusc. Biological Invasions. 2:7-22.

Mann, R.

2000
Restoring the oyster reef communities in Chesapeake Bay: a commentary. Journal of Shellfish Res. 19(1): 335-339.

Bartol, I.K. & R. Mann

1999
Small-scale patterns of recruitment on a constructed intertidal reef: the role of spatial refugia. p. 159-170. In: (eds.) M. Luckenbach, R. Mann, and J. Wesson. Virginia Institute of Marine Science Press, Gloucester Point, Virginia 23062.

Harding, J.M. & R. Mann

1999
Observations on the biology of the veined rapa whelk, Rapana venosa (Valenciennes, 1846) in the Chesapeake Bay. Journal of Shellfish Research. 18(1): 9-17.

Harding, J. M. & R. Mann

1999
Fish species richness in relation to restored oyster reefs, Piankatank River, Virginia. Bulletin of Marine Science 65(1): 289-300.

Wesson, J., Mann, R, & M. Luckenbach.

1999
Oyster restoration efforts in Virginia. p. 117-129. In: (eds.) M. Luckenbach, R. Mann, and J. Wesson. Virginia Institute of Marine Science Press, Gloucester Point, Virginia 23062.

Luckenbach, M., R. Mann, & J.A. Wesson. (editors)

1999
Oyster reef habitat restoration. A synopsis and synthesis of approaches. Virginia Institute of Marine Science Press. Gloucester Point, VA.

Bartol, I.K., R. Mann, & M. Luckenbach

1999
Growth and mortality of oysters (Crassostrea virginica) on constructed intertidal reefs: effects of tidal height and substrate level. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 237:157-187.

Harding, J. M.

1999
Selective feeding behavior of larval naked gobies (Gobiosoma bosc) and blennies (Chasmodes bosquianus and Hypsoblennius hentzi): preferences for bivalve veligers. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 179: 145 -153.

Baker, P.K. & R. Mann

1999
Response of settling oyster larvae, Crassostrea virginica, to specific portions of the visible light spectrum. Journal of Shellfish Research. 17(4): 1081-1084.

Mann, R. & D. Evans

1998
Estimation of oyster, Crassostrea virginica, standing stock, larval production, and advective loss in relation to observed recruitment in the James River, Virginia. Journal of Shellfish Research. 17: 239-253.

Southworth, M.J. & R. Mann

1998
Oyster reef broodstock enhancement in the Great Wicomico River, Virginia. Journal of Shellfish Research. 17(4):1101-1114.

Bartol, I. & R. Mann

1997
Small - scale settlement patterns of the oyster Crassostrea virginica on a constructed intertidal reef. Bull. Mar. Sci. 61: 881-897.

Baker, P.K. & R. Mann

1997
The postlarval phase of bivalve mollusks: A review of functional ecology and new records of postlarval drifting of Chesapeake Bay bivalves. Bull. Mar. Sci. 61(2): 409-430.

Baker, P.K.

1997
Settlement site selection by oyster larvae, Crassostrea virginica: evidence for geotaxis. Journal of Shellfish Research. 16:125-128.

Roegner, G.C. & R. Mann

1995
Early recruitment and growth of the American oyster, Crassostrea virginica (Bivalvia:Ostreidae) with respect to tidal zonation and season. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 117:91-101.

Mann, R., J. Rainer, & R. Morales-Alamo

1994
Reproductive activity of oysters, Crassostrea virginica (Gmelin, 1791) in the James River Virginia, during 1987-88. Journal of Shellfish Research. 13(1): 157-164.

Baker, P.K.

1994
Competency to settle in oyster larvae, Crassostrea virginica: wild vs. hatchery-reared larvae. Aquaculture. 122:161-169.

Baker, S. & R. Mann

1994
Feeding ability during settlement and metamorphosis in the oyster Crassostrea virginica and the effects of hypoxia on post-settlement ingestion rates. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 181: 239-253.

Baker, S. & R. Mann

1994
Description of metamorphic phases in the oyster Crassostrea virginica and effects of hypoxia on metamorphosis. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 104:91-99.

Cox, C. & R. Mann

1992
Temporal and spatial changes in fecundity of Eastern oysters, Crassostrea virginica (Gmelin, 1791) in the lower James River, Virginia, U.S.A. Journal of Shellfish Research. 11(1):49-54.

Baker, S. & R. Mann

1992
Effects of hypoxia and anoxia on larval settlement, juvenile growth, and juvenile survival of the oyster Crassostrea virginica. Biological Bulletin. 182: 265-269.
Rainer, J.S. & R. Mann
1992
A comparison of methods for calculating condition index in eastern oysters, Crassostrea virginica (Gmelin, 1791). Journal of Shellfish Research. 11(1): 55-58.

Roegner, G.C. & R. Mann

1991
Hard clam. pp. 5.1-5.17. In: Funderburk, S., J. Mihursky, S. Jordan, and D. Riley (eds.) Habitat requirements for Chesapeake Bay Living Resources, 2nd edition. Living Resources Subcommittee, Chesapeake Bay Program. Annapolis, MD.
Mann, R., E. Burreson, & P.K. Baker
1991
The decline of the Virginia oyster fishery in Chesapeake Bay: considerations for introduction of a non-endemic species, Crassostrea gigas (Thunberg). Journal of Shellfish Research. 10(2):379-388.
Mann, R., B. Campos, & M. Luckenbach
1991
Swimming rate and responses of larvae of three mactrid bivalves to salinity discontinuities. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 68:257-269.

Roegner, G.C.

1991
Temporal analysis of the relationship between settlement and early recruitment in the oyster Crassostrea virginica (Gmelin). Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 151:57-69.

Mann, R. & J.S. Ranier

1990
Effect of decreasing oxygen tension on swimming rate of Crassostrea virginica (Gmelin, 1791) larvae. Journal of Shellfish Research. 9(2): 323-327.

Roegner, G.C. & R. Mann

1990
Settlement patterns of Crassostrea virginica (Gmelin, 1791) in relation to tidal zonation. Journal of Shellfish Research. 9(2):341-346.

Rheinhardt, R. & R. Mann

1990
Development of epibenthic fouling communities on a natural oyster bed in the James River, Virginia. Biofouling. 2: 13-25.
Eggleston, D.
1990
Foraging behavior of the blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, on juvenile oysters, Crassostrea virginica: effects of prey density and size. Bull. Mar. Sci. 46:62-82.
Morales-Alamo, R. & R. Mann
1989
Anatomical features in histological sections of Crassostrea virginica as an aid in measurements of gonad area for reproductive assessment. Journal of Shellfish Research. 8(1): 71-82.

Mann, R.

1988
Distribution of bivalve larvae at a frontal system in the James River, Virgiina. Marine Ecology Progress Series 50: 29 - 44.

Mann, R. and C. Wolf

1985
Swimming behavior of larvae of the ocean quahog Arctica islandica in response to pressure and temperature. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 13:211-218.

Mann, R.

1982
The seasonal cycle of gonadal development in Arctica islandica from the southern New England shelf. Fishery Bulletin, U.S. 80(2):315-326.

Lutz, R., Goodsell, J., Mann, R., & M. Castagna

1981
Experimental culture of the ocean quahog (Arctica islandica). J. World Maricul. Soc. 12(1):196-205.
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