Abstract
1. The accumulation of volatile fatty acids during anaerobic incubation ofMytilus edulis was studied in relation to incubation time and temperature. 2. Propionate formation started after an initial lag period, the length of which was inversely related to the incubation temperature. 3. Acetate accumulation took place at a lower rate and without a lag time. 4. Under appropriate conditions excretion of volatile fatty acids was observed. 5. Of all tissues studied the highest accumulation of acetate and especially propionate was found in the gills. The relation of these organs to volatile fatty acid excretion is discussed.
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