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. 2012 Mar 16;18(2):261–328. doi: 10.1080/10807039.2012.650582

Table 4.

Energy density of prey categories in the Harlequin Duck risk model.

Prey Category Energy Density J·mg dry weight−1 References
Gastropods (a) 16.35 ii, iii, iv, v
Mussels (b) 19.36 ii, v
Clams (c) 18.35 ii, iv
Crustaceans (d) 14.28 i, ii, iv, v, vi
Fishes (e) 19.05 i, iii, vi
Other invertebrates (f) 12.36 i, ii, iv
Notes:
  • (a)
    Mean of samples of 2 species of Littorina and 6 species of Margarites.
  • (b)
    Mean of 4 samples of Mytilis edulis.
  • (c)
    Mean of samples of 9 species of clams.
  • (d)
    Mean of samples of 9 species of crustaceans.
  • (e)
    Mean of samples of herring eggs, salmon eggs, and sand lance.
  • (f)
    Mean of samples of 23 species of polychaetes, echinoderms, and holothurians.