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Faasse, M.; Giangrande, A. (2012). Description of Bispira polyomma n. sp. (Annelida: Sabellidae): a probable introduction to The Netherlands. Aquatic Invasions. 7(4): 591-598.
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Faasse, M.; Giangrande, A.
2012
Description of Bispira polyomma n. sp. (Annelida: Sabellidae): a probable introduction to The Netherlands
Aquatic Invasions
7(4): 591-598
Publication
World Polychaeta Database (WPolyDb). Open access.
Bispira polyomma sp. nov. is described. The taxon was recently found on the SW coast of The Netherlands (NE Atlantic), and could not be referred to as any previously described species of the genus Bispira. The area has been thoroughly investigated in the past, therefore we hypothesize the species is a new introduction to The Netherlands. The tubeworm is able to settle massively on all kinds of hard substrates, is eurythermal and able to withstand slight pollution, and therefore wider dispersal is a possibility to reckon with. For this reason we give a taxonomic species description even though the genus needs further revision. Presently the taxon has been observed only near Yerseke, a centre of shellfish culture and trade with a marina. The taxon was found in 2010. Subsequent surveys revealed a very dense population had developed in 2011, with the presence of small individuals in summer 2011 suggesting successful reproduction.
English Channel
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Bispira polyomma Giangrande & Faasse, 2012 (original description)
Holotype MNCN 16.01/14313, verbatimGeounit Yerseke marina, near..., identified as Bispira polyomma Giangrande & Faasse, 2012
Alien species Probable introduction according to authors. [details] Authority The authors state that the authority for the species description should be as Giangrande & Faasse. [details] Etymology Named for the numerous compound eye pairs on radioles (the number is not explicitly stated in the description, but ... [details] Introduced species abundance in Dutch part of the North Sea (Marine Region) : Dominant [details] Introduced species impact in Dutch part of the North Sea (Marine Region) : Other impact - undefined or uncertain [details] Introduced species vector dispersal in Dutch part of the North Sea (Marine Region) : Fisheries: accidental with deliberate translocations of fish or ... [details] Introduced species vector dispersal in Dutch part of the North Sea : Fisheries: accidental with deliberate translocations of fish or shellfish [details] Introduced species vector dispersal in Dutch part of the North Sea : Shipping [details] Type locality Yerseke marina, near Antwerp, Netherlands, 51.4966, 4.0531 [details] |
