Growth parameters for Mercenaria mercenaria
 
Maximum Length 13.00cm TL
n = 3
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.

Auximetric graph [n = 3]

ø = 1.52
L inf = 8.2 cm ShL
K = 0.5
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
6.75 ShL 0.326 -0.18 1.17 USA York River, Virginia No Yes
8.18 ShL 0.500 20.90 1.52 USA Alligator Harbour, Florida No No
9.09 ShH 0.160 11.30 1.12 USA Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island No No
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