Species Regional Summary
Crepidula fornicata
None ( B-I )

Invasion History Vectors Impacts References

Invasion

Invasion Description

1st record; "Bohuslan Coast"/Sweden/Skaggerak (1950, Blanchard 1997; Sjotun 1997)

Geographic Extent

"Bohuslan Coast" (Goteberg to Norwegian border)/Sweden/Skaggerak (1950, Blanchard 1997); Grimstad/Norway/Skaggerak (1963, Blanchard 1997); Tjome/Norway/Oslofjord (1958. Bergan 1969, cited by Blanchard 1997; Sjoten 1997); Mandal/Norway/Skaggerak (Bergan 1969, cited by Blanchard 1997; Sjoten 1997)

Vectors

Level Vector
Alternate Natural Dispersal
Alternate Oyster Accidental
Alternate Ballast Water
Alternate Hull Fouling

Regional Impacts

References

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