Record #:

28343

Author(s):

Crickenberger, Sam; Sotka, Erik

Abstract:

Coastal and estuarine systems are highly susceptible to species invasions. This study examined the relationship between recruitment and adult communities in Charleston, South Carolina. The non-indigenous Asian green mussel (Perna viridis) was found indicating the need for extended monitoring efforts.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 125 Issue 2, Summer 2009, p78-84, il, bibl

Subject(s):

Invasives; Ecology; Marine biology; Mussels