Mya arenaria in Finland

Species name:Mya arenaria
Family:Myacidae
Group:Molluscs
Common names:hietasimpukka
Synonymes:
Habitats:Estuaries and brackish areas
Time of introduction:
Year of first report:1200
Type of introduction:Not known
Distribution details:Northwest Atlantic
Donor area:
Status:Established
Frequency:Not known
Invasiveness:Not known
Impact:Not known
Comments:
Last updated21-08-2006 (day-month-year)
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References:
  • Leppäkoski, E. (1984). Introduced species in the Baltic Sea and its coastal ecosystems. - Ophelia Suppl. 3: 123-135.
  • Petersen, K. S., Rasmussen, K. L., Heinemeier, J., & Rud, N. (1992). Clams before Columbus? - Nature 359: 679.
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