Invasion
Invasion Description
1st record: Victoria/Hobsons Bay, Port Phillip Bay (1977, Keough and Ross 1999)
Geographic Extent
Victoria/Port Phillip Bay (1977, Kott 1985; Keough and Ross 1999)
Vectors
| Level | Vector |
|---|---|
| Probable | Hull Fouling |
Regional Impacts
| Ecological Impact | Competition | |
| Heavy recruitment of B. schlosseri can affect subsequent community development. However, impacts varied by site and season (Sams and Keough 2012). | ||