Introduction, distribution, spread, and impacts of exotic freshwater gastropods in Texas

Karatayev, Alexander Y.; Burlakova, Lyubov E.; Karatayev, Vadim A.; Padilla, Dianna K.

doi:10.1007/s10750-008-9639-y

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“…Our estimates are based on slow exposures to low and high temperatures for 24-hour and up to 33-hour periods, respectively. Based on observational studies of wild B. chinensis, we hypothesized the lower and upper limits to be 1 °C and between 24 and 30 °C, respectively (Soes et al 2011, Karatayev et al 2009, Wolfert and Hiltunen 1968. This study expanded the published estimates, exceeding also our expectations.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…First known introductions of B. chinensis to North America were in the early 1890s (Clench and Fuller 1965, Clarke 1981, Jokinen 1982. Since, its North American range spans from the east to west coasts, extending as far north as southern Canada (Jokinen 1982, Therriault and Kott 2002, Karatayev et al 2009). Like many aquatic species the primary vector for the spread of B. chinensis in North America is direct or indirect introduction by humans (Jokinen 1982, Mackie andClaudi 2009).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Thermal Tolerance Limits of the Chinese Mystery Snail (Bellamya chinensis): Implications for Management

Burnett

Pope

Wong

et al. 2018

American Malacological Bulletin

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Thermal Tolerance Limits of the Chinese Mystery Snail (Bellamya chinensis): Implications for Management

Burnett

Pope

Wong

et al. 2018

American Malacological Bulletin

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“…The species prefers silt or sand substrates and water with dissolved calcium levels above 5 ppm (Jokinen, 1982). B. chinensis tolerates a wide range of water temperatures, from near freezing up to 30°C (Karatayev et al, 2009). It feeds mainly on epiphytic and benthic algae (Jokinen, 1982) and is also capable of filter-feeding (Olden et al, 2013).…”

Section: Mots Clés : Bellamya Chinensis / Espèce Envahissante / Belgiquementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The current widespread distribution in North America likely results from several independent unintentional introductions. The aquarium and ornamental trade are also considered important vectors in North America, but recreational activities such as boating are suspected to contribute to its further spread (Jokinen, 1982;Karatayev et al, 2009;Havel, 2011). There are concerns that B. chinensis could have adverse effects on native fauna and flora (Karatayev et al, 2009).…”

Section: Mots Clés : Bellamya Chinensis / Espèce Envahissante / Belgiquementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Although densities in The Netherlands are lower (Soes et al, 2011(Soes et al, , 2016, our observations confirm that B. chinensis expands its European range. Therefore, its ability to establish viable populations in cool to warm temperate climates (Jokinen, 1982;Karatayev et al, 2009) should justify the development of management strategies to prevent further spread in Belgium and elsewhere in Europe.…”

Section: Mots Clés : Bellamya Chinensis / Espèce Envahissante / Belgiquementioning

confidence: 99%

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The invasive Chinese mystery snail Bellamya chinensis (Gastropoda: Viviparidae) expands its European range to Belgium

Neucker

Schildermans²,

Scheers

2017

Knowl. Manag. Aquat. Ecosyst.

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-In this paper we report the first Belgian records of the invasive Chinese mystery snail Bellamya chinensis. A walkover-survey along the Laak, a small lowland river, yielded a total of 20 live B. chinensis. The presence of both juvenile and adult individuals, with a shell height ranging from 16.6 to 47.5 mm, indicates that the species is firmly established. The most probable source of introduction is a nearby garden center that specializes in ornamental fish and plants for garden ponds.

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Gastropods alien to South Africa cause severe environmental harm in their global alien ranges across habitats

Kesner

Kumschick

2018

Ecology and Evolution

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Alien gastropods have caused extensive harm to biodiversity and socioeconomic systems like agriculture and horticulture worldwide. For conservation and management purposes, information on impacts needs to be easily interpretable and comparable, and the factors that determine impacts understood. This study aimed to assess gastropods alien to South Africa to compare impact severity between species and understand how they vary between habitats and mechanisms. Furthermore, we explore the relationship between environmental and socioeconomic impacts, and both impact measures with life‐history traits. We used the Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT) and Socio‐Economic Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (SEICAT) to assess impacts of 34 gastropods alien to South Africa including evidence of impact from their entire alien range. We tested for correlations between environmental and socioeconomic impacts per species, and with fecundity and native latitude range using Kendall's tau tests. Kruskal–Wallis tests were used to compare impact magnitude among mechanisms and habitats, respectively. This study presents the first application of EICAT and SEICAT for invertebrates. There was no correlation between environmental impacts and socioeconomic impacts. Habitats did not differ regarding the severity of impacts recorded, but impacts via disease transmission were lower than other mechanisms. Neither fecundity nor native range latitude was correlated with impact magnitude. Despite gastropods being agricultural and horticultural pests globally, resilience of socioeconomic systems makes high impacts uncommon. Environmental systems may be vulnerable to gastropod impacts across habitats, having experienced multiple local extinctions of wetland island snail fauna. South Africa stands out as the only continental country that follows this trend. The knowledge gained on severity and nature of gastropod impacts is useful in risk assessment, which can aid conservation management. To make impact assessments more realistic, we suggest alternative ways of reporting impacts classified under EICAT and SEICAT.

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Introduction, distribution, spread, and impacts of exotic freshwater gastropods in Texas

Cited by 74 publications

References 30 publications

Thermal Tolerance Limits of the Chinese Mystery Snail (Bellamya chinensis): Implications for Management

Thermal Tolerance Limits of the Chinese Mystery Snail (Bellamya chinensis): Implications for Management

The invasive Chinese mystery snail Bellamya chinensis (Gastropoda: Viviparidae) expands its European range to Belgium

Gastropods alien to South Africa cause severe environmental harm in their global alien ranges across habitats

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