NAS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species
Moutinho, S. 2021. A Golden Menace: An invasive mussel is devastating ecosystems as it spreads through South American rivers, threatening the Amazon basin. Science. 374 (6566):390-393. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.acx9398. Created on 10/21/2021. Accessed on 10/20/2022.
Reference Number: 40240 Type: News Author: Moutinho, S. Date (year): 2021 Title:A Golden Menace: An invasive mussel is devastating ecosystems as it spreads through South American rivers, threatening the Amazon basin Publisher:Science Publisher Location: URL: Accessed on: 10/20/2022 Created on: 10/21/2021 Keywords: Golden mussel, Limnoperna fortunei, South America, News, Spread, Impact DOI: 10.1126/science.acx9398
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/24/2025].
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