First record of the charru Mussel mytella charruana d’orbignyi, 1846 (Bivalvia: Mytilidae) from manila bay, luzon, philippines
Issue Date
2017
Abstract
This study reports the presence of the Charru mussel Mytella charruana d’Orbignyi, 1846 (Bivalvia: Mytilidae) in Manila South Harbor, Manila Bay, Luzon Island, Philippines. In 2014, mussels previously identified as Mytilus spp. were reported in Manila Bay. The species was detected as part of an ecological dynamics study of previously-recorded marine non-indigenous mollusc species. DNA barcoding results suggest that the previously identified Mytilus are in fact Mytella charruana with an average identity match of 94%. The trends in abundance of Mytella during the 2014–2015 sampling season are described and the potential of this new species to become invasive and competitive with native Perna viridis (Linnaeus, 1758).
Source or Periodical Title
BioInvasions Records
Volume
6
Issue
1
Page
49-55
Document Type
Article
Physical Description
maps, illustrations, tables, graphs
Language
English
Subject
Estuary, Harbors, Invasive mussels, Marine non-indigenous species
Recommended Citation
Vallejo, B., Conejar-Espedido, J., Manubag, L., Artiaga, K.C.C., Damatac, A.M., Imperial, I.C.V.J., Itong, T.A.B., Fontanilla, I.K., Cao, E.P. (2017). First record of the Charru mussel Mytella charruana d'Orbignyi, 1846 (Bivalvia: Mytilidae) from Manila Bay, Luzon, Philippines. BioInvasion Records, 6 (1), 49-55. DOI:10.3391/bir.2017.6.1.08.
Identifier
DOI:10.3391/bir.2017.6.1.08.
Digital Copy
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