Rapana venosa
Rapana venosa
(veined rapa whelk)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic

Impact ID2935
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn the Chesapeake Bay, Clibanarius vittatus, the native striped hermit crab, has been found using rapa whelk shells.
Reference13058
Great Lakes RegionNo
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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