Noncommercial Invertebrate Species And Associated Environmental Factors Within The Estuarine Complex Of Western Pamlico Sound, North Carolina: An Information Guide

Noncommerical invertebrates are important members of the estuarine community because they comprise the major portion of the diets of most developing fish and shellfish. The authors compiled and reviewed published information relating to noncommercial invertebrate species in the estuarine system of western Pamlico Sound, N.C. This information guide provides relevant references for 21 general areas and for specific sites within each area. For each reference, information is provided regarding the type of study and the kinds of physical, chemical and biological information obtained. Also included is a list of noncommercial invertebrate species and their reported locations within the western Pamlico Sound region.