Benthic–pelagic couplingmediated by bivalves has been shown to increase the flow of energy towards the benthos. To assess the capability of clams to process and therewith modify the quality of pelagic food sources for subsequent use by benthic invertebrates, we conducted a growth experiment in which juvenile Gammarus roeseliiwere raised either directly on sedimented pelagic autotrophs (algae, c...
