Mya arenaria in Denmark

Species name:Mya arenaria
Family:Myacidae
Group:Molluscs
Common names:almindelig sandmusling
Synonymes:Mya communis, Mya lata, Mya acuta, Mya mercenaria,
Habitats:Marine habitats
Time of introduction:
Year of first report:1250
Type of introduction:Unintentional
Distribution details:E-part
Donor area:
Status:Established
Frequency:Common
Invasiveness:Invasive
Impact:Not known
Comments:Mya arenaria is the oldest species documented to be introduced to European waters.
Last updated10-01-2016 (day-month-year)
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References:
  • Bondesen,P., 1984. Danske havmuslinger. Natur og Museum, 23(2).
  • Jensen, K.R. and Knudsen, J. 2005. A summary of alien marine benthic invertebrates in Danish waters. Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies 34, Supplement 1: 137-162.
  • Jensen, Kathe R. (2010): NOBANIS – Invasive Alien Species Fact Sheet – Mya arenaria – From: Identification key to marine invasive species in Nordic waters – NOBANIS www.nobanis.org, Date of access 16-01-2013.
  • Petersen,G.H., 1971. Bløddyr. Danmarks Dyreverden. Bd.3: 182-363. Hvass,H. (red.). Rosenkilde og Bagger.
  • Weidema.I.R. (red.). 2000. Introduced Species in the Nordic Countries. Nord 2000:13. Nordic Council of Ministers, Copenhagen.
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