Age and growth of a highly successful invasive species: the Manila clam Ruditapes philippinarum (Adams & Reeve, 1850) in the Tagus Estuary (Portugal)

The Manila clam Ruditapes philippinarum (Adams & Reeve, 1850) was introduced in several regions worldwide where it is permanently established. In Portuguese waters, the colonisation of the Tagus Estuary by this invasive species coincided with a significant decrease in abundance of the native Rud...

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Main Author: Moura, Paula (author)
Other Authors: Garaulet, Lucia L. (author), Vasconcelos, Paulo (author), Chainho, Paula (author), Costa, Jose Lino (author), Gaspar, Miguel (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2018
Subjects:
Coast southern Portugal
Body size
Population structure
Tapes philippinarum
Reproductive cycle
Marine bivalves
Fish community
Venice lagoon
Arcachon bay
Shell
Dieta mediterrânica
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/11528
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:sapientia.ualg.pt:10400.1/11528

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/11528

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