Growth parameters for Crassostrea virginica
 
Maximum Length 30.00cm SHH
n = 10
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.


Auximetric graph [n = 5]
M vs K graph [n = 1]
M vs Linf graph [n = 1]

ø = 1.90
L inf = 15.0 cm ShH
K = 0.4
Median record no. 6
Ref. 117899
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
to Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
9.09 ShL 0.550 -0.51 1.66 USA Maryland Yes Yes
9.56 ShH 1.120 0.27 2.01 USA York River, Virginia Yes Yes
10.19 ShH 1.800 0.37 2.27 USA York River, Virginia Yes Yes
11.57 ShH 0.410 11.00 1.74 USA Chatham, Massachusetts Yes Yes
12.58 ShH 0.500 0.29 11.00 1.90 USA Chatham, Massachusetts Yes Yes
15.00 ShH 0.350 0.94 1.90 Mexico Machona No Yes
15.00 ShH 0.610 0.85 2.14 Mexico Redonda No Yes
15.80 ShH 0.380 0.63 1.98 Mexico Río Seco No Yes
16.40 ShH 1.100 0.99 2.47 Mexico Mecoacan No Yes
25.06 ShH 0.580 0.41 2.56 USA York River, Virginia No Yes
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