Golden mussel (<i>Limnoperna fortunei</i>) survival during winter at the northern invasion front implies a potential high‐latitude distribution

Xia, Ziqiang; Barker, Justin R.; Zhan, Aibin; Haffner, G. Douglas; MacIsaac, Hugh J.

doi:10.1111/ddi.13289

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“…This provides validation for our hypothesis (Zhan et al, 2015). Xia, Barker, et al (2021) found that golden mussels could survive the cold winter in areas covering the entire SNWDP. This suggests that established populations can produce propagules during the warm months that then may disperse to new locations.…”

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eDNA‐based detection reveals invasion risks of a biofouling bivalve in the world's largest water diversion project

Xia

et al. 2023

Ecological Applications

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Environmental DNA (eDNA) has increasingly been used to detect rare species (e.g., newly introduced nonindigenous species) in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, often with distinct advantages over traditional methods. However, whether water eDNA signals can be used to inform invasion risks remains debatable owing to inherent uncertainties associated with the methods used and the varying conditions among study systems. Here, we sampled eDNA from canals of the central route of the South‐to‐North Water Diversion Project (hereafter SNWDP) in China to investigate eDNA distribution and efficacy to inform invasion risks in a unique lotic system. We first conducted a total of 16 monthly surveys in this system (two sites in the source reservoir and four sites in the main canal) to test if eDNA could be applied to detect an invasive, biofouling bivalve, the golden mussel Limnoperna fortunei. Second, we initiated a one‐time survey in a sub‐canal of the SNWDP using refined sampling (12 sites in ~22 km canal) and considered a few environmental predictors. We found that detection of target eDNA in the main canal was achieved up to 1100 km from the putative source population but was restricted to the warmer months (May–November). Detection probability exhibited a significant positive relationship with average daily minimum air temperature and with water temperature, consistent with the expected spawning season. eDNA concentration in the main canal generally fluctuated across months and sites and was generally higher in warmer months. Golden mussel eDNA concentration in the sub‐canal decreased significantly with distance from the source and with increasing water temperature and became almost undetectable at ~22 km distance. Given the enormity of the SNWDP, golden mussels may eventually expand their distribution in the main canal, with established “bridgehead” populations facilitating further spread. Our findings suggest an elevated invasion risk of golden mussels in the SNWDP in warm months, highlighting the critical period for spread and, possibly, management.

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eDNA‐based detection reveals invasion risks of a biofouling bivalve in the world's largest water diversion project

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“…Reproductive capacity and tolerance to extreme environmental conditions also facilitate the invasion of new habitats by L. fortunei (GIGLIO, 2016). Furthermore, L. fortunei has high tolerance to low temperatures, which may contribute to its invasion success (XIA et al, 2021).…”

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Ultrasonic waves for the control of Limnoperna fortunei – the golden mussel

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In order to verify the effect of ultrasonic waves to control the invasion of the golden mussel, Limnoperna fortunei, three experiments were made with different numbers of individuals and for each experiment the sonicator device was using at 40kHz frequency. In addition, the tests varied in time and days of exposure of the mussels to ultrasonic waves. As a result, several numbers for mortality and decoupling of the analyzed samples were noted, with significant differences regarding the exposure time per experiment and days in which the samples were submitted. Thus, the use of ultrasound to descale and kill the golden mussels was efficient and may be an alternative to control the invasion of L. fortunei.

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“…Shortly after the commencement of the MRSNWDP, a substantial number of golden mussels, encompassing larvae and adults, were discovered along the water transfer channels [ 10 , 12 ]. This occurrence is attributed to the presence of the golden mussels within the Danjiangkou Reservoir, which acts as the source for their invasion from southern to northern regions of China [ 10 , 15 ]. Notably, the rapid invasion of mussels in water transfer projects extends beyond the MRSNWDP and encompasses other endeavors such as the Dongjiang Water Source Diversion Project in China [ 16 ].…”

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Establishment risk of invasive golden mussel in a water diversion project: An assessment framework

Yang

Chen

et al. 2024

Environmental Science and Ecotechnology

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Golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) survival during winter at the northern invasion front implies a potential high‐latitude distribution

Abstract: This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Cited by 12 publications

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eDNA‐based detection reveals invasion risks of a biofouling bivalve in the world's largest water diversion project

eDNA‐based detection reveals invasion risks of a biofouling bivalve in the world's largest water diversion project

Ultrasonic waves for the control of Limnoperna fortunei – the golden mussel

Establishment risk of invasive golden mussel in a water diversion project: An assessment framework

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