Eriocheir sinensis
Eriocheir sinensis
(Chinese mitten crab)
Crustaceans-Crabs
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4 results for Eriocheir sinensis (Chinese mitten crab)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
2373 Eriocheir sinensis Disease/Parasites/Toxicity Anecdotal N/A It is thought that Eriocheir sinensis is a host for the Oriental ling fluke, but it is not... 13531
2382 Eriocheir sinensis Disease/Parasites/Toxicity Anecdotal N/A There is concern that Eriocheir sinensis may carry parasites transmittable to native fauna... 14027
2404 Eriocheir sinensis Disease/Parasites/Toxicity Anecdotal N/A The frequent bio accumulation of toxins by Eriocheir sinensis could impact predators that... 16671
7294 Eriocheir sinensis Disease/Parasites/Toxicity Observational Field European populations of Eriocheir sinensis are known to carry the microsporidian... 42208

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/24/2024].

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