Growth parameters for Cerastoderma edule
 
Maximum Length 5.60cm SHL
n = 3
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.

Auximetric graph [n = 3]

ø = 0.78
L inf = 3.1 cm ShL
K = 0.6
Median record no. 2
Ref. 7693
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
to Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
2.98 ShL 0.460 10.70 0.61 Ireland Strangford Lough No No
3.12 ShL 0.620 12.10 0.78 UK Engld Wal Llanrhidian Sands No No
3.74 ShL 0.660 10.30 0.97 UK Engld Wal River Crouch estuary No No
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