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 |
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(a)Mean of samples of 2 species of Littorina and 6 species of Margarites.
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(b)Mean of 4 samples of Mytilis edulis.
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(c)Mean of samples of 9 species of clams.
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(d)Mean of samples of 9 species of crustaceans.
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(e)Mean of samples of herring eggs, salmon eggs, and sand lance.
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(f)Mean of samples of 23 species of polychaetes, echinoderms, and holothurians.
- (i)
- (ii)
- (iii)
- (iv)
- (v)
- (vi)