Melanoides tuberculata
Melanoides tuberculata
(red-rim melania)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic
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Impacts

3 results for Melanoides tuberculata (red-rim melania)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
1920 Melanoides tuberculata Habitat Alteration Observational Field The introduction of this species in the Caribbean has affected the native hermit crab shell-use and... 32887
1921 Melanoides tuberculata Habitat Alteration Observational Field This species reaches incredibly high densities (10,000 m^2) and covers and dominates many areas. 9282
1922 Melanoides tuberculata Habitat Alteration Observational Laboratory Due to this species' life history, it is able to reach incredibly high densitities for long periods... 33351

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/23/2024].

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