Dale F. Leavitt, Tracey I. Crago, SeaGrant Nor'Easter This
Nor'Easter article recalls the discovery of the hard shell clam
disease-causing parasite, QPX (Quahog Parasite Unknown), along
the coast of Cape Cod, MA in 1995. Similar to a murder mystery,
this story follows the case from its initial appearance in
Provincetown clam farms to its positive identification by local
scientists. The article takes readers through the entire process
and explains different troubleshooting mechanisms. Subject:
Biology:Ecology:Symbiotic Relations:Mutualism,
Biology:Microbiology, Ecology:Habitats:Marine,
Biology:Microbiology:Microbiology and Health Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work Grade Level:
General Public, College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12),
Middle (6-8) Ocean Environments: Coastal and Estuarine Topics:
Biosphere:Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Biosphere:Microbiology,
Microbiology and Health, Ecology:Symbiotic
Relations:ParasitismKeyword: Mercenaria mercenaria CMS authors:
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