The Asian clam Corbicula fluminea in the European freshwater-dependent industry: A latent threat or a friendly enemy?

Rosa, Inês C.; Pereira, Joana Luísa; Gomes, João; Saraiva, Pedro; Gonçalves, Fernando; Costa, Raquel

doi:10.1016/j.ecolecon.2011.05.006

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“…As already discussed, the absence of conspicuous drogue line production and drifting behavior is likely to constrain the species dispersal; and, in fact, although reported in Portugal since the early 1980s (Mouthon, 1981), C. fluminea has not yet invaded all the country's watersheds, contrary to the USA where faster expansion seems to have occurred (Counts, 1986). Also, the impacts in Portuguese freshwater-dependent industries are relatively mild (Rosa et al, 2011) opposing to serious damages reported by the American facilities (Pimentel et al, 2005). This suggests that decreased/absent mucocyte activity and hence slower clam's dispersal, may add to extended lag-phase periods or massive die-offs events (as discussed in Rosa et al, 2011) to explain the reduced economic impacts observed in the country.…”

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“…Also, the impacts in Portuguese freshwater-dependent industries are relatively mild (Rosa et al, 2011) opposing to serious damages reported by the American facilities (Pimentel et al, 2005). This suggests that decreased/absent mucocyte activity and hence slower clam's dispersal, may add to extended lag-phase periods or massive die-offs events (as discussed in Rosa et al, 2011) to explain the reduced economic impacts observed in the country. The findings of the present study may represent an additional asset to refine the Asian clam pest management in the sense that the inhibition of the mucous drogue line production can be faced as a new target in the development of improved control strategies.…”

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“…In a previous study, Rosa et al (2011) reported marginal industrial biofouling effects and mild invasion by C. fluminea in Portugal even though the species entered the country more than 30 years ago (Mouthon, 1981). As a possible explanation for this unexpected observation, it was hypothesized that environmental conditions could constrain the production of the mucilaginous drogue line thus affecting the species' dispersal.…”

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Dispersal ofCorbicula fluminea: factors influencing the invasive clam's drifting behavior

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Costa

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Ann. Limnol. - Int. J. Lim.

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-Corbicula fluminea, is one of the most successful invasive species in fresh and brackish waters. Dispersal is one of the most determinant steps in the invasive process, and the full understanding of the mechanisms involved in this step is critical for adequate pest management both in the wild and in industries affected by this species' biofouling activity. A mucous drogue line produced by mucocytes packed along the inner demibranchs of the clams' gills seem to play an important role in assisting drifting and hence dispersal. Two Asian clam populations geographically separated (one in the USA and the other in Portugal), investigated at different times of the year, were reported to differ in terms of mucous drogue line production and floating. In this study, genetics and seasonality effects were hypothesized to explain the difference between the populations. To test these hypotheses, the two populations were genetically compared, and the Portuguese one was followed for 14 months to record the animals' mucous drogue line production and flotation capabilities and locate the population reproductive periods. Our results signal a possible scenario of microevolution with consequences on the production of the clams' mucilaginous drogue line. Although some authors advocate a link between mucous threads formation and reproduction events, such a relationship was not observed in this study. By contributing to the understanding of a physiological trait of the Asian clam that is important for dispersal, this study may be of practical relevance for pest monitoring and control.

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“…Dentre os prejuízos econômicos, já foi documentado que C. fluminea pode ocasionar o entupimento de canais de água, turbinas e sistemas de indústrias que utilizem água bruta bem como sistemas de irrigação (Rosa et al, 2011).…”

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Uso do índice de estado trófico e análise rápida da comunidade de macroinvertebrados como indicadores da qualidade ambiental das águas na Bacia do Rio Jundiaí-Mirim - SP – BR

Beghelli

Carvalho

Filho

et al. 2015

Braz. J. Aquat. Sci. Technol.

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The Jundiaí-Mirim watershed supplies the Jundiaí city and it is located between two metropolitan regions: the Campinas metropolitan region and the São Paulo metropolitan region which are the two most populous regions in São Paulo state. In this region some problems such as hydric resources scarcity, as well the water quality; conflicts between the water users and hydric pollution are part of the reality faced by the management agencies and government. The trophic state index (TSI) allows the water bodies classification according to the nutrients entrance into the system. That contribution artificially stimulates the algae and macrophytes proliferation and may causes a number of problems which includes: toxic algae proliferation, fish kills and disagreeable odor. The benthic macroinvertebrates are one of the most widely and recognized bioindicators in the aquatic environments reacting to impacts in water column, sediment and margins. The objective of the present research was to assess the environmental quality of the Jundiaí Mirim basin based on the trophic state index and the benthic macroinvertebrates community. Samplings were performed for TSI calculation and benthic macroinvertebrates rapid analysis at four samplings stations along the Jundiaí-Mirim river basin (Jundiaí, SP, Brazil). The data obtained reveals a worrying situation of the basin which is suffering a eutrophication process resulting in a poor quality of its waters and sediments. Moreover, it was recorded the presence of the exotic mollusk Corbicula fluminea, one of the freshwater exotic species of main concern in the world. It is recommended the development of an action project comprising short, average and long term marks in order to promote the recovery of the environment and to avoid environmental, social and economic problems. A rapid analysis index using the benthic macroinvertebrates was proposed.

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“…Economic and social damage can also result. It frequently obstructs pipes and power turbines (Rosa et al, 2011). The United States spends more than 1 billion per year in order to limit their dispersion and to repair damages caused by C. fluminea (Pimentel et al, 2005).…”

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First occurrence of the exotic Asian clam Corbicula fluminea (Muller, 1774) in the Jundiaí-Mirim River Basin, SP, Brazil

Beghelli¹,

Pompêo²,

Moschini‐Carlos³

2014

Rev. ambiente água

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Corbicula fluminea is a naturally occurring Asian bivalve that was spread around the world, and which has become a highly aggressive invasive species in many countries. C. fluminea has many ecological, economic and social impacts, such as the extinction of native species, ecosystems alterations, and damage to pipes and hydropower turbines. As an illustration of the potential damage that proliferation of C. fluminea can cause, it is noted that the United States government spends more than 1 billion dollars per year to control this species. This work recorded the first occurrence of the Asian clam C. fluminea in the Jundiaí-Mirim Basin, SP, Brazil, and included basic ecological information such as density, frequency distribution of size and species distribution along the basin. Seventy-eight individuals were sampled with a van Veen grab along the basin. The specimens were identified and measured. The exotic species was found only in two of four sampling points and its distribution was possibly influenced by sediment composition and water flow. Moderate densities were calculated, ranging from 12 to 235 ind.m -2 . Our data suggest that young populations are growing in the basin. The presence of C. fluminea is a concern for the maintenance of the ecosystem and for different water uses in the Jundiai region.Keywords: invasive species, Corbiculidae, Bivalve. Primeiro registro de ocorrência do bivalve exótico Corbicula fluminea(Muller, 1774) na microbacia do Rio Jundiaí-Mirim, SP, Brasil RESUMOCorbicula fluminea é um bivalve exótico natural da Ásia que espalhou-se rapidamente pelo mundo tornando-se uma espécie invasora altamente agressiva em muitos países. A espécie tem o potencial de provocar uma série de impactos ecológicos, econômicos e sociais como a extinção de espécies nativas, alterações em ecossistemas e danos em tubulações e turbinas de hidrelétricas. Como exemplo dos danos que a espécie pode gerar, basta mencionar que o governo dos Estados Unidos gasta anualmente mais de 1 bilhão de dólares com a espécie. Os objetivos deste trabalho foram registrar a primeira ocorrência do bivalve invasor C. fluminea na bacia do rio Jundiaí-Mirim, SP, Brasil bem como contribuir com alguns dados ecológicos básicos como densidade, distribuição de frequências de tamanho bem como a distribuição da espécie ao longo da bacia hidrográfica. Um total de 78 indivíduos foi coletado com draga van Veen. Os organismos foram identificados e medidos. O molusco foi registrado em apenas duas das quatro estações amostrais e sua distribuição provavelmente relaciona-se com a composição do sedimento e fluxo da água. Valores intermediários de densidade foram registrados variando de 12 a 235 ind.m -2 . Os dados sugerem populações jovens que estão em crescimento na bacia. A presença de C. fluminea é uma questão preocupante no que concerne a manutenção do ecossistema e da água para diferentes usos na região de Jundiaí, SP.Palavras-chave: espécie invasora, Corbiculidae, Bivalvia.

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The Asian clam Corbicula fluminea in the European freshwater-dependent industry: A latent threat or a friendly enemy?

Cited by 63 publications

References 32 publications

Dispersal ofCorbicula fluminea: factors influencing the invasive clam's drifting behavior

Dispersal ofCorbicula fluminea: factors influencing the invasive clam's drifting behavior

Uso do índice de estado trófico e análise rápida da comunidade de macroinvertebrados como indicadores da qualidade ambiental das águas na Bacia do Rio Jundiaí-Mirim - SP – BR

First occurrence of the exotic Asian clam Corbicula fluminea (Muller, 1774) in the Jundiaí-Mirim River Basin, SP, Brazil

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