Aquatic InvasionsPub Date : 2023-11-08DOI: 10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.111481
Marta Rodríguez-Rey, Sofia Consuegra, Carlos Garcia de Leaniz
{"title":"Models based on chronological data correctly predict the spread of freshwater aliens, and reveal a strong influence of river access, anthropogenic activities and climate regimes","authors":"Marta Rodríguez-Rey, Sofia Consuegra, Carlos Garcia de Leaniz","doi":"10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.111481","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.111481","url":null,"abstract":"Alien species constitute one of the main threats to freshwater ecosystems, negatively impacting biodiversity, economy, biosecurity and ecosystem services. Predicting the arrival and spread of alien species is of paramount importance to prevent new introductions and control the expansion and establishment of already introduced species. We modelled the distribution of four freshwater invaders in Great Britain, using environmental and anthropogenic predictors, to help focus management actions. The species grouped different taxa including signal crayfish ( Pacifastacus leniusculus ), the marsh frog ( Pelophylax ridibundus ), the red-eared slider ( Trachemys scripta ) and the pike-perch ( Sander lucioperca ). The modelling approach accounted for methodological limitations and implemented two evaluations, a temporal evaluation using data corresponding to 70% of the oldest records to calibrate models and the remaining 30% for evaluation using various performance metrics (the common AUC, TSS and also null models) and an independent evaluation using the most recent range expansion of the species in the last six years. The distribution of the species was facilitated by multiple environmental and anthropogenic predictors. Road density was the second most important predictor of the occurrence of signal crayfish and red-eared slider preceded by the distance to ports and isothermality for each species respectively. Human population density was the most important predictor of marsh frog presence whereas pike-perch was mostly related to the proximity of boat ramps and precipitation regimes. Our distribution models were accurate and predicted the most recent range expansion of all of the species, highlighting their usefulness for preventing alien species spread and the value of using historical projections, usually available for non-native species, to calibrate and evaluate Species Distribution Models.","PeriodicalId":8119,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Invasions","volume":"57 3","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135341856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aquatic InvasionsPub Date : 2023-11-08DOI: 10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.113532
Rami Tsadok, Ziv Zemah-Shamir, Eli Shemesh, Stephane Martinez, Debra Ramon, Itai Kolski, Anat Tsemel, Dan Tchernov
{"title":"Dietary habits change of Lessepsian migrants’ fish from the Red Sea to the Eastern Mediterranean Sea","authors":"Rami Tsadok, Ziv Zemah-Shamir, Eli Shemesh, Stephane Martinez, Debra Ramon, Itai Kolski, Anat Tsemel, Dan Tchernov","doi":"10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.113532","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.113532","url":null,"abstract":"As impacts on the Mediterranean Sea are expected to grow in the future, especially with climate change, habitat degradation, and displacement of native species by non-indigenous species (NIS), the investigation of significant alterations to trophic levels in this diverse marine habitat is important. Analysis of stable isotopes from targeted consumers has previously been shown to reliably reflect that of primary producers, thus enabling us to describe and highlight potential shifts in the food web of a particular ecosystem. In this study, we used δ 13 C values of essential amino acids (AA) in order to examine the dietary composition of established non-native, Lessepsian fish migrants in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea compared to that of the same fish species from their original population in the Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea. Our data show that a clear variance in carbon isotopic signatures exists in food sources consumed by the same species between the different environments, with the exception of the classic herbivore, Siganus rivulatus (Forsskål & Niebuhr, 1775), whose very similar isotopic patterns reflect the algal source they predominantly consume in both locations. With the results of this research, we propose that Lessepsian fishes with the ability to maintain their nutritional patterns, though not necessarily that of their original food source, will acclimatize better in their new habitat. Consequences of flourishing Lessepsian fish populations include a further tropicalization of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea and the likely restructuring of local food webs.","PeriodicalId":8119,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Invasions","volume":"125 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135342303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aquatic InvasionsPub Date : 2023-11-08DOI: 10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.113911
Pavel Franta, Radek Gebauer, Lukáš Veselý, Natalia Z. Szydłowska, Bořek Drozd
{"title":"Size-dependent functional response of the round goby Neogobius melanostomus; implications for more accurate impact potential calculation","authors":"Pavel Franta, Radek Gebauer, Lukáš Veselý, Natalia Z. Szydłowska, Bořek Drozd","doi":"10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.113911","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.113911","url":null,"abstract":"Abundance and per-capita foraging efficiency are essential factors for predicting and quantifying an invasive predator impact on prey, i.e., the impact potential (IP). However, population structure is not included in the calculation, and IP accuracy might be improved by incorporating predator body size. The population structure of the round goby Neogobius melanostomus , a highly invasive predator, was surveyed in the Elbe River. We determined the functional response (FR, per capita foraging) of the three most abundant size classes of N. melanostomus on the water louse Asellus aquaticus . We then calculated the IP for each size class and for the entire population with (the actual impact potential – IP A ) and without (the impact potential for limit size rage – IP LSR ) population body size structure (based on FR of the medium size class). All three size classes of the predator showed type II FR with respect to A. aquaticus . The estimated FR parameters, attack rate and handling time, as well as the maximum feeding rate, were size dependent. Despite the lowest per capita foraging efficiency, small individuals displayed the highest IP among the tested size classes because of their high abundance. Conversely, medium and large individuals, although showing highest per capita foraging efficiency, displayed lower IP. Hence, IP A showed more precise IP calculations compared to IP LSR . Overestimation of the potential impact as a consequence of omitting predator population size structure was negligible at the investigated locality. The IP of the N. melanostomus population five years post-invasion can be accurately calculated based on the FR of medium-sized fish.","PeriodicalId":8119,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Invasions","volume":"123 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135342309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aquatic InvasionsPub Date : 2023-11-08DOI: 10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.113092
Anna Stępień, Anna M. Jażdżewska, Romeu S. Ribeiro, Rafael Santos, Macarena Ros
{"title":"The Tanaidacea challenge to invasion science: taxonomic ambiguities and small size result in another potential overlooked introduction to the Iberian coast and nearby areas","authors":"Anna Stępień, Anna M. Jażdżewska, Romeu S. Ribeiro, Rafael Santos, Macarena Ros","doi":"10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.113092","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.113092","url":null,"abstract":"A major challenge in invasion science is detecting overlooked introductions, their pathways of introduction and spread. One of the most successful introduced taxa in aquatic ecosystems are peracarid crustaceans. There are a growing number of reports of accidental introductions of peracarids worldwide, mostly related to human transport hubs (e.g., ports and marinas). Tanaidaceans are especially abundant in these communities. Most frequently given examples of natural and anthropogenic passive dispersers belong to the family Tanaididae. However, their wide distribution requires confirmation. Most records come from 70–80’ of last century, when identification of the species relied only on morphological characters. The small size and large intraspecific variation of tanaidids generate a high taxonomic uncertainty, as in the case of Zeuxo turkensis . Population of this species was previously known from Turkish, Japanese, and Australian coasts. In the two last places this tanaidid was identified as Hexapleomera sasuke , despite there were some premises that it should be synonymized with Z. turkensis . Here we investigate specimens that resembled both Hexapleomera sasuke and Zeuxo turkensis collected in marinas around the Iberian and Moroccan coasts. Integrating morphological and molecular methods (barcoding) we confirmed: (1) the first record and presence of well-structured populations of Z. turkensis in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, representing the first record of the species for Atlantic waters; (2) the conspecificity between H. sasuke and Z. turkensis , which should be synonymized; and (3) the wide distribution of Z. turkensis associated with human transport hubs (i.e. marinas) in the study area, showing its potential for introduction and spread. Integrated approaches and greater taxonomic support are key to advancing knowledge on the origin and invasion patterns of this and other small and poorly known human-mediated widespread species.","PeriodicalId":8119,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Invasions","volume":"4 9","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135391538","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aquatic InvasionsPub Date : 2023-11-08DOI: 10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.111650
Oscar Flynn, Dan Minchin, Martina B. Caplice, Kate O’Leary, Heather Swanwick, Jan-Robert Baars
{"title":"Early stage of invasion of the quagga mussel (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis) within the interconnected lakes Lough Ree and Lough Derg of the Shannon River system, Ireland","authors":"Oscar Flynn, Dan Minchin, Martina B. Caplice, Kate O’Leary, Heather Swanwick, Jan-Robert Baars","doi":"10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.111650","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.111650","url":null,"abstract":"Quagga and zebra mussels of the genus Dreissena are two of the most impactful freshwater invasive alien species that have spread widely across the globe. These species attach to natural and artificial substrates, form dense populations and filter large volumes of water causing ecological and economic damage. Following the quagga mussel’s discovery in the Shannon River system in Ireland, this study assesses its local distribution, population density, relative abundance, and population structure in the interconnected lakes Lough Ree and Lough Derg in order to determine the likely year and location of its introduction. Polymodal length-frequency analysis was used to distinguish between year cohorts and estimate growth rates. The quagga mussel is established widely across both lakes and is settling on a range of artificial surfaces, natural substrates, dead shells, plant material, and other invasive bivalves. High densities of quagga mussels exceeding 20 000 individuals per m 2 were present on artificial surfaces in Lough Ree with total dreissenid densities reaching 26 758 per m 2 . The relative abundance of quagga mussels to zebra mussels on natural substrates is high in Lough Ree (up to 94.7%) and low in Lough Derg (up to 16.8%). Two to four year cohorts were present at all sites, with quagga mussels attaining large shell sizes over 34 mm in length. Growth varied between sites with a maximum estimated yearly growth rate of 16.8 mm. The time and place of the quagga mussel’s initial introduction in Ireland is still uncertain, but its widespread distribution, population structure, and high population density and relative abundance suggest it was first introduced to Lough Ree in 2016 or 2017.","PeriodicalId":8119,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Invasions","volume":"32 39","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135390986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aquatic InvasionsPub Date : 2023-11-08DOI: 10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.112766
Quenton M. Tuckett, Timothy J. Lyons, Jeffrey E. Hill
{"title":"Thermal tolerance for three ornamental tankbuster catfishes","authors":"Quenton M. Tuckett, Timothy J. Lyons, Jeffrey E. Hill","doi":"10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.112766","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.112766","url":null,"abstract":"Pet abandonment is an important introduction vector for freshwater aquarium fishes, as unwanted pets become too large for tank dimensions and are released into the environment. Concerns over pet abandonment may be particularly important for the U.S. state of Florida, which exhibits abundant access to freshwater habitats and a climate more favorable to tropical aquarium fishes than other continental U.S. states. Numerous studies have examined the factors affecting establishment for non-native species, including the importance of propagule pressure and climate suitability. For freshwater aquarium species, maximum body size can increase pet abandonment because they grow too large for the tank dimensions (i.e., “tankbusters”). Thus, large maximum body size may increase propagule pressure due to intentional release. In addition to being introduced in sufficient numbers, a match between the thermal tolerance of a species and the thermal habitat is necessary for establishment. Several large-bodied catfishes are found in the aquarium trade, including the goonch Bagarius spp., redtail catfish Phractocephalus hemioliopterus , and tiger sorubim Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum . Here, we experimentally determined the chronic lethal minimum temperature (CLmin) for the three catfishes. CLMin estimates for these three species were higher than many other ornamental species, highest for the redtail catfish (14.3 °C), lower for the tiger sorubim (11.0 °C), and lowest (9.9 °C) for the goonch. Given these lethal temperatures, the distribution of redtail catfish would be limited to South Florida while the tiger sorubim and goonch could live, provided other habitat characteristics are suitable, up to ~28°N Latitude in Florida.","PeriodicalId":8119,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Invasions","volume":"32 15","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135390998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aquatic InvasionsPub Date : 2023-11-08DOI: 10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.114182
Kathryn A. O’Shaughnessy, Lorenzo Vilizzi, Wesley Daniel, Monica E. McGarrity, Hanna Bauer, Leslie Hartman, Stephen Geiger, Paul Sammarco, Steve Kolian, Scott Porter, Jessica Dutton, Matthew R. McClure, Michael Norberg, Alex Fogg, Timothy J. Lyons, Justin Procopio, Lauren Bantista, Wayne Bennett, Mary Wicksten, David Reeves, Julie Lively, Elizabeth Robinson, Jorge Brenner, Joseph Goy, Ashley Morgan-Olvera, Anna L. E. Yunnie, Gordon H. Copp
{"title":"Horizon scanning for potentially invasive non-native marine species to inform trans-boundary conservation management – Example of the northern Gulf of Mexico","authors":"Kathryn A. O’Shaughnessy, Lorenzo Vilizzi, Wesley Daniel, Monica E. McGarrity, Hanna Bauer, Leslie Hartman, Stephen Geiger, Paul Sammarco, Steve Kolian, Scott Porter, Jessica Dutton, Matthew R. McClure, Michael Norberg, Alex Fogg, Timothy J. Lyons, Justin Procopio, Lauren Bantista, Wayne Bennett, Mary Wicksten, David Reeves, Julie Lively, Elizabeth Robinson, Jorge Brenner, Joseph Goy, Ashley Morgan-Olvera, Anna L. E. Yunnie, Gordon H. Copp","doi":"10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.114182","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2023.18.4.114182","url":null,"abstract":"Prevention of non-native species introductions and establishment is essential to avoid adverse impacts of invasive species in marine environments. To identify potential new invasive species and inform non-native species management options for the northern Gulf of Mexico (Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas), 138 marine species were risk screened for current and future climate conditions using the Aquatic Species Invasiveness Screening Kit. Species were risk-ranked as low, medium, high, and very high risk based on separate (calibrated) thresholds for fishes, tunicates, and invertebrates. In the basic screening, 15 fishes, two tunicates, and 26 invertebrates were classified as high or very high risk under current climate conditions. Whereas, under future climate conditions, 16 fishes, three tunicates, and 33 invertebrates were classified as high or very high risk. Very high risk species included: California scorpionfish Scorpaena guttata , red scorpionfish Scorpaena scrofa , purple whelk Rapana venosa , and Santo Domingo false mussel Mytilopsis sallei under both current and future climates, with weedy scorpionfish Rhinopias frondosa , Papuan scorpionfish Scorpaenopsis papuensis , daggertooth pike conger Muraenesox cinereus , yellowfin scorpionfish Scorpaenopsis neglecta , tassled scorpionfish Scorpaenopsis oxycephalus , brush-clawed shore crab Hemigrapsus takanoi , honeycomb oyster Hyotissa hyotis , carinate rock shell Indothais lacera , and Asian green mussel Perna viridis under climate change conditions only. This study provides evidence to inform trans-boundary management plans across the five Gulf of Mexico states to prevent, detect, and respond rapidly to new species arrivals.","PeriodicalId":8119,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Invasions","volume":"56 s194","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135341701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aquatic InvasionsPub Date : 2023-09-13DOI: 10.3391/ai.2023.18.3.106635
Jean-Charles Pavard, Vincent M. P. Bouchet, Julien Richirt, Apolyne Courleux, Eric Armynot du Châtelet, Gwendoline Duong, Romain Abraham, Jean-Philippe Pezy, Jean-Claude Dauvin, Laurent Seuront
{"title":"Preferential presence in harbours confirms the non-indigenous species status of Ammonia confertitesta (Foraminifera) in the English Channel","authors":"Jean-Charles Pavard, Vincent M. P. Bouchet, Julien Richirt, Apolyne Courleux, Eric Armynot du Châtelet, Gwendoline Duong, Romain Abraham, Jean-Philippe Pezy, Jean-Claude Dauvin, Laurent Seuront","doi":"10.3391/ai.2023.18.3.106635","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2023.18.3.106635","url":null,"abstract":"Though the morphological discrimination of the three pseudo-cryptic Ammonia species, A. aberdoveyensis , A. confertitesta and A. veneta , has been recently established, information on their ecology and habitats are still relatively scarce. This study aims to define distribution patterns of these species at eight sites scattered along the French coasts of the English Channel, over a total of 39 stations. These sites were classified into two habitats, either harbours (heavily modified sites) or less impacted (moderately influenced sites). The use of IndVal index (an index based on how a species is statistically specific to a habitat) clearly indicates that A. confertitesta is recorded preferentially in or close to harbours. Considering its non-indigenous species (NIS) status in Europe, we investigated its reported occurrences in Europe in the literature. It almost always showed a proximity to major European harbours. Sometimes, this species occurred relatively far away from these harbours, suggesting a secondary spread. Finally, this work interprets A. confertitesta being a NIS in the eastern English Channel with assumptions of being invasive regarding its dominance over the indigenous species A. aberdoveyensis and A. veneta . Complementary works such as retrospective core studies of fossil faunas are needed to quantitatively assess when and where A. confertitesta was introduced in Europe and potentially started to replace its congenerics A. veneta and A. aberdoveyensis .","PeriodicalId":8119,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Invasions","volume":"153 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135733618","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aquatic InvasionsPub Date : 2023-09-13DOI: 10.3391/ai.2023.18.3.109001
Jintao Li, Linjie Li, Yankuo Xing, Linlong Wang, Yugui Zhu, Bin Kang
{"title":"Predicted increased distribution of non-native red drum in China’s coastal waters under climate change","authors":"Jintao Li, Linjie Li, Yankuo Xing, Linlong Wang, Yugui Zhu, Bin Kang","doi":"10.3391/ai.2023.18.3.109001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2023.18.3.109001","url":null,"abstract":"Climate change and species invasions are among the most serious threats to global biodiversity, and climate change will further greatly alter the distribution of invasive species. The red drum Sciaenops ocellatus (Linnaeus, 1766) has established non-native populations in many parts of the world, leading to negative effects on local ecosystems. In this study, based on 455 global occurrence records (38 of which were in Chinese waters) and 5 biologically relevant variables (average ocean bottom temperature, ocean bottom average salinity, ocean bottom average flow rate, depth, and distance from shore), a weighted ensemble model was developed to predict the current potential distribution of red drum in Chinese waters and the future distribution under two climate change scenarios (RCP 26 and RCP 85). Based on the True Skill Statistics (TSS) and the Area Under Curve (AUC), the ensemble model showed more accurate predictive performance than any single model. Among the five environmental variables, the average temperature was the most important environmental variable influencing the distribution of red drum. Ensemble model prediction showed that the current suitable habitat of red drum was mainly concentrated on the coast of Chinese mainland, around Hainan Island, and the western coastal waters of Taiwan Province (17~41°N). Projections in the 2050s and 2100s suggested that red drum would expand northwards under both future climate scenarios (RCP 26 and RCP 85), especially in the western part of the Yellow Sea and along the Bohai Sea coast, which should be involved in the management strategies to maintain ecosystem structure and function.","PeriodicalId":8119,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Invasions","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135741412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aquatic InvasionsPub Date : 2023-09-13DOI: 10.3391/ai.2023.18.3.109673
Przemysław Czerniejewski, Jarosław Dąbrowski, Adam Brysiewicz, Krzysztof Formicki
{"title":"Population structure and density of a new invasive species Rangia cuneata in the Szczecin Lagoon (Odra/Oder estuary, Poland)","authors":"Przemysław Czerniejewski, Jarosław Dąbrowski, Adam Brysiewicz, Krzysztof Formicki","doi":"10.3391/ai.2023.18.3.109673","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2023.18.3.109673","url":null,"abstract":"The native North American bivalve species Rangia cuneata was unintentionally introduced into European waters during the first decade of the 21 st century. In the Baltic Sea, it is mostly found along the southeastern coast, but in 2018 researchers also discovered the species in the Bay of Pomerania, which indicated that it could eventually inhabit the adjacent Szczecin Lagoon and Odra River. In 2021, the species was discovered for the first time in the Szczecin Lagoon during a sampling campaign, at 5 out of the 12 dispersed study sites with diverse bottom substrates. The goal of this study was to ascertain R. cuneata population density, morphometric parameters, individual growth, and the potential for further expansion in the southern Baltic Sea waters. For the study, 201 individuals of this species were collected. Compared to other sites in the southeast Baltic, the Szczecin Lagoon had a much lower average R. cuneata population density, at 13.2 ± 7.11 individuals m -2 of the bottom area. The highest population density was found at sites with more silt (4–63 µm) and less sand (>63 µm). R. cuneata shells had an average length of 30.9 ± 4.6 mm and an average weight of 6.6 ± 2.8 g. The collected specimens were greater in size than other populations of the species in the Baltic Sea and were comparable in size to populations from the nearby Bay of Pomerania. There were no specimens that were under 10 mm in length, and the population was dominated by specimens in the 25–30 mm and 30–35 mm ranges, as well as the 3+ and 4+ age groups. Given the R. cuneata ’s invasive potential and its fast rate of colonization of new areas, it would be prudent to monitor this population and the species migration patterns across the estuary waters of the western Baltic.","PeriodicalId":8119,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Invasions","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135741613","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}