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The invasive Chinese mystery snail **Bellamya chinensis** (Gastropoda: Viviparidae) expands its European range to Belgium
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Author
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Abstract
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| In this paper we report the first Belgian records of the invasive Chinese mystery snail Bellamya chinensis. A walkover-survey along the Laak, a small lowland river, yielded a total of 20 live B. chinensis. The presence of both juvenile and adult individuals, with a shell height ranging from 16.6 to 47.5 mm, indicates that the species is firmly established. The most probable source of introduction is a nearby garden center that specializes in ornamental fish and plants for garden ponds. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems
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Publication
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2017
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ISSN
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1961-9502
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DOI
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10.1051/KMAE/2016040
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Volume/pages
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418
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, 3 p.
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Article Reference
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8
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ISI
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000399051100008
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Medium
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E-only publicatie
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Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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Full text (open access)
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