Fresh Water Sponges in Raw‐water Transmission Lines

King, David L.; D, Atoyebi O.; Tuepker, Jonathan L.

doi:10.1002/j.1551-8833.1969.tb03804.x

Journal AWWA

1969

DOI: 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1969.tb03804.x

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Fresh Water Sponges in Raw‐water Transmission Lines

David L. King¹,

Atoyebi O. D²,

Jonathan L. Tuepker³

Abstract: Fresh-water sponges can clog raw-water conduits, and to remove them can be expensive. But modest amounts of chlorine can arrest their development.

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First report of the invasive freshwater sponge Heterorotula multidentata (Weltner, 1895) in Europa: a latent threat for aquatic ecosystems?

Carballo,

Cruz-Barraza,

Domínguez-Monge

et al. 2024

Limnology

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Freshwater invaders threaten both natural ecosystems and human activities. An invasive freshwater sponge Heterorotula multidentata (Weltner, 1895) has been found for the first time in continental waters of Europe (Spain). It is a species native to Australia and New Zealand, from which it spread to Japan, being considered invasive. The species has been found in water intake grids of irrigation and drinking water systems in the basins of the Guadalquivir and Tajo rivers, affecting their hydrological functions. It has also been found growing on the invasive mussel Dreissena polymorpha in the Guadalquivir River. To assess the risks associated with invasive alien organisms, a detailed knowledge of their taxonomic status and distribution is necessary. A morphological and molecular evaluation confirmed that the specimens found in Spain belong to the Japanese type. A full morphological description and the fouling problems caused by the species are also provided. It is not yet clear how H. multidentata arrived at Spain, but indirect transport by other invasive freshwater species cannot be ruled out either, as H. multidentata has been found fouling the invasive species zebra mussel.

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First report of the invasive freshwater sponge Heterorotula multidentata (Weltner, 1895) in Europa: a latent threat for aquatic ecosystems?

Carballo,

Cruz-Barraza,

Domínguez-Monge

et al. 2024

Limnology

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A Revision of Dispersal Strategies in Freshwater Sponges: The Journey of the Ponto-Caspian Sponge Rosulaspongilla rhadinaea (Porifera: Spongillidae), a New Alien Species for Europe

Carballo,

Cruz-Barraza,

García-Gómez

2024

Limnological Review

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Alien species constitute one of the main threats to freshwater ecosystems, negatively impacting biodiversity, economy, and ecosystem services. Here, we use morphological and genetic data to show the presence of a new alien freshwater sponge in Europe, Rosulaspongilla rhadinaea, a Ponto-Caspian species which recently has been found in the fluvial port of Seville (Guadalquivir River, Spain). We also reviewed the mechanisms and adaptations of freshwater sponges for dispersal. The gemmule is the key structure for understanding their life history, evolution, and dispersal capacity, since their high salinity tolerance may have made possible the spreading of these sponges on the hulls of ocean-going ships that frequent freshwater ports. Once established, they are dispersed via river currents and intraregional boat traffic through the network of interconnected channels, which act as invasion corridors. Transport via phoresy attached to mobile animal vectors such as birds (especially migrating birds) has also been demonstrated in several sponge species. Gemmules may be attached on the feathers and scales, or even to be transported in the guts of these animals, followed by defecation of viable gemmules. Transport associated with other invasive freshwater species, such as mussels, cannot be ruled out. The scarcity of taxonomic studies of freshwater sponges in the Iberian Peninsula might explain why the species had not been recorded.

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Fresh Water Sponges in Raw‐water Transmission Lines

Abstract: Fresh-water sponges can clog raw-water conduits, and to remove them can be expensive. But modest amounts of chlorine can arrest their development.

Cited by 2 publications

References 3 publications

First report of the invasive freshwater sponge Heterorotula multidentata (Weltner, 1895) in Europa: a latent threat for aquatic ecosystems?

First report of the invasive freshwater sponge Heterorotula multidentata (Weltner, 1895) in Europa: a latent threat for aquatic ecosystems?

A Revision of Dispersal Strategies in Freshwater Sponges: The Journey of the Ponto-Caspian Sponge Rosulaspongilla rhadinaea (Porifera: Spongillidae), a New Alien Species for Europe

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