This study shows the short-term effect of three flow rates (0.8, 1.6, and 2.5cms−1) and three ranges of microalgae Isochrysis galbana (clone T-Iso) concentrations (80–120, 150–180 and 200–250cellsμL−1) on the scope for growth, biochemical composition, and immune responses of the digestive gland and adductor muscle in the juvenile penshell Atrina maura. Significant differences in A. maura
... [Show full abstract] responses occurred between flow rates. Ingestion rate, absorption rate, and scope for growth (SFG) were highest at 1.6cms−1. Respiratory rate increased with the flow rate and decreased with the concentration of microalgae. As T-Iso concentration increased, ingestion rate, absorption rate and SFG increased. The increased ingestion rate, absorption rate and SFG were significantly correlated to the concentration of microalgae at 0.8 and 1.6cms−1 and respiratory rate was positively correlated at 2.5cms−1 (P