Species Regional Summary
Crassostrea virginica
Yaquina Bay ( P210 )

Invasion History Vectors Impacts References

Invasion

Invasion Description

1st Record: OR/Yaquina Bay (1872, Washburn 1896, cited by Carlton 1979)

Geographic Extent

OR/Yaquina Bay (1872, Washburn 1896, cited by Carlton 1979; additional plantings, 1900-1931, a few spat were seen, Carlton 1979)

Vectors

Level Vector
Probable Oyster Intentional

Regional Impacts

Ecological ImpactParasite/Predator Vector
While C. virginica has not become established in Yaquina Bay, Eastern Oyster introductions have been a probable/possible vector for many fouling organisms and predators including Cliona sp. (boring sponges) and other sponges, polychaetes (Streblospio benedicti), and tunicates (Botryllus schlosseri, Molgula manhattensis) (Carlton 1979).
 

References


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