A STUDY ON NUMERICAL MODEL FOR THE VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF PLANKTONIC MANILA CLAM LARVAE IN TOKYO BAY

Abstract

 In this paper, a simplified model for the length and growth rate of planktonic manila larvae was developed, along with a numerical model for their vertical movement in Tokyo Bay.
 The individual differences in the growth rate and length of the larvae for different spawning dates were considered in the vertical movement model. The three dimensional movement of Manila clam larvae was simulated using these models. The model was able to reproduce the main features of the larvae population at different depths.