Distribution of introduced marine mollusca in British Columbia Waters
Quayle, D.B. (1964). Distribution of introduced marine mollusca in British Columbia Waters. J. Fish. Res. Bd. Can. 21(5): 1155-1181
In: Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada. The Fisheries Research Board of Canada: Toronto. ISSN 0015-296x, more
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| Keywords |
Biological phenomena > Metamorphosis
Developmental stages > Larvae > Invertebrate larvae > Molluscan larvae > Spat
Distribution > Geographical distribution
Fauna > Aquatic organisms > Aquatic animals > Shellfish > Marine organisms > Marine molluscs
INE, Canada, British Columbia
Spawning grounds
Taxa > Species > Introduced species
Batillaria cumingi; Magallana gigas (Thunberg, 1793) [WoRMS]; Mya arenaria Linnaeus, 1758 [WoRMS]; Nassarius (Ilyanassa) obsoletus (Say, 1822) [WoRMS]; Ocenebra japonica; Purpura clavigera Küster, 1860 [WoRMS]; Teredo navalis Linnaeus, 1758 [WoRMS]; Urosalpinx cinerea (Say, 1822) [WoRMS]; Venerupis japonica
British Columbia [Marine Regions]
Marine/Coastal |
| Abstract |
The distribution of a number of species of lamellibranchs and gastropods that have been introduced into British Columbia waters largely as a result of oyster cultural operations is discussed. The dispersal routes and barriers are indicated in relation to known hydrographic conditions and circulation patterns. The problems of spawning, larval movements, metamorphosis, and spat survival are examined. The introduced species that are discussed are Crassostrea gigas, Mya arenaria, Venerupis japonica, Ocenebra japonica, Teredo navalis, Nassarius obsoletus, Purpura clavigera, Urosalpinx cinerea and Batillaria cumingi. |
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