International Introductions of Crepidula fornicata
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Gollasch, S. and S. Nehring, 2006
To North Sea.
FAO area Atlantic, Northeast
From Western Atlantic.
FAO area
Year 1934
Range
Period 1925-1949
Established in the Wild Unknown
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions Unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason aquaculture
Other Reason
Comments Unintentional introduction caused habitat modification, competition and acts as parasite carrier. Ref. Gollasch, S. and S. Nehring, 2006
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