Species Regional Summary
Limulus polyphemus
None ( B-III )

Invasion History Vectors Impacts References

Invasion

Invasion Description

1st Record: Svallerup/Denmark/Belt Sea (1976, Wolff 1977, 1 specimen)

Geographic Extent

Svallerup/Denmark/Belt Sea (1976, Wolff 1977, 1 specimen); South coast of Zealand/Denmark/Belt Sea (1976, Wolff 1977, 3 specimens)

Vectors

Level Vector
Alternate Pet Release
Alternate Fisheries Accidental (not Oyster)

Regional Impacts

References

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