Effects of the invasive aquatic snail Potamopyrgus antipodarum (Gray, 1853) on ecosystem properties and services

Alonso, Álvaro; Collado, Gonzalo A.; Gérard, Claudia; Levri, Edward P.; Salvador, Rodrigo; Castro‐Díez, Pilar

doi:10.1007/s10750-022-05116-z

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“…The New Zealand mud snail (NZMS), Potamopyrgus antipodarum is an incredibly successful invader ( Alonso & Castro-Díez, 2008 ) endemic to New Zealand with invasive populations on six continents, Australia ( Ponder, 1988 ), Europe ( Ponder, 1988 ), Asia ( Shamida & Urabe, 2003 ; Son, 2008 ), North America ( Bowler, 1991 ; Zaranko, Farara & Thompson, 1997 ), South America ( Collado, 2014 ), and Africa ( Taybi, Mabrouki & Gloer, 2021 ). The snail has been demonstrated to cause substantial ecological harm (see Geist et al, 2022 and Alonso et al, 2023 for reviews). NZMS are gilled snails ranging in adult length in New Zealand from 4 to 11.5 mm ( Winterbourn, 1970 ), but in their invaded range they typically reach a maximum length between 4 and 5 mm ( Proctor et al, 2007 ).…”

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Population influences desiccation tolerance in an invasive aquatic snail, Potamopyrgus antipodarum (Tateidae, Mollusca)

Levri¹,

Hutchinson²,

Luft³

et al. 2023

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Traits in species that influence invasion success may vary in populations across its invaded range. The aquatic New Zealand mud snail, Potamopyrgus antipodarum, reproduces parthenogenetically in its invaded range, and a few distinct clonal genotypes have been identified in North America. Much of the spread of the snail in North America has been the result of unintentional overland transport by recreational water users. Thus, desiccation tolerance may play an important role in the invasion success of this species. The primary goal of these experiments is to determine if variation in desiccation tolerance exists between populations of this species. Here we compared multiple multi-locus genotypes (MLGs) and populations within those genotypes with regard to their desiccation tolerance. We conducted three experiments. The first compared the survival rate over time of snails from three populations and two MLGs with regard to their ability to survive being completely removed from water. The second experiment examined different size classes of snails from the same population, and the third experiment compared four different populations and two MLGs genotypes with respect to their survival rate over time when removed from water but being kept in moist conditions. We found larger snails tolerate desiccation longer than smaller snails with snails between 4 and 4.6 mm surviving at a rate of more than 50% after 12 h while smaller snails survived at a less than 5% rate after 12 h. We also found significant variation both between and within MLGs in their survival rate when completely removed from water and dried with the MLG from the western US having a more than 50% greater survival probability than the eastern MLGs at both 18 and 24 h out of water. When removed from water and kept moist all MLGs had a near 100% survival rate at 60 days at 7 °C, and most survived at a greater than 90% rate at 60 days at 17 °C, while no MLG’s survived past 30 days at 27 °C. The results demonstrate that variation for desiccation tolerance exists between populations of this invader which could influence the invasiveness of different populations.

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Population influences desiccation tolerance in an invasive aquatic snail, Potamopyrgus antipodarum (Tateidae, Mollusca)

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Luft³

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“…Many freshwaters are already invaded by several alien species (Strayer, 2010), among which the gastropod Potamopyrgus antipodarum (J.E. Gray, 1843), native to New Zealand, has spread all over the world except Antarctica (Alonso et al, 2023) but with only nine records in Portugal (Alonso et al, 2019).…”

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Monitoring the biological quality of an urban stream using a learning by doing approach with higher education students

Abelho,

Ribeiro,

Fernandes

et al. 2023

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This study assessed the longitudinal and temporal trends in the biological quality of a stream using a learning by doing approach with higher education students under supervision. From 2004 to 2014, benthic macroinvertebrates were collected nine times in five sampling campaigns to calculate the scores of the biotic index IBMWP and of the multi-metric Portuguese index IPtIS. The two indices provided similar information but the scores were more constrained for IPtIS than for IBMWP. The biological quality was moderate along most of the longitudinal profile and time. Scores decreased downstream attaining a poor condition at the two lower reaches. The overall quality of the stream increased temporally from 2004 to 2013, decreasing in 2014 due to the disruption of the benthic macroinvertebrate communities by strong flash floods. In 2004, the exotic gastropod Potamopyrgus antipodarum was detected in relatively low abundances but the cumulative density in the stream increased steadily over time, conforming to an invasion curve. This learning by doing approach provided useful information on the spatial and temporal trends in the biological quality of the stream and detected invasion by an alien species. Data collected by higher education students may fill data gaps and complement information gathered by national authorities.

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“…Alonso et al 2023). The recorded occurrences of P. antipodarum have shown a steady increase over time.…”

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“…al. 2022;Alonso et al 2023). The steady increase in the species' range and recording points suggests ongoing expansion(Alonso et al 2019).…”

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Shedding light on conservation strategies for the invasive species Potamopyrgus antipodarum under changing climate

Aksu

Mercan

Arslan

et al. 2023

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Climate change and invasive species are two major global environmental challenges affecting freshwater ecosystems. This study investigates the preferences and potential distribution of Potamopyrgus antipodarum, an invasive species, in relation to climate zones and habitat types. It highlights the importance of coastal wetlands and high soil organic carbon content in determining the species' habitat suitability. The findings indicate that P. antipodarum exhibits a preference for cool temperate and moist climatic zones, as well as temperate floodplain rivers, wetlands, and coastal rivers. Coastal wetlands, with their high soil organic carbon content, are particularly critical for the species. In terms of distribution, the species is projected to expand significantly in North America, with potential extensions into South America. The case of Türkiye reveals an alignment between its habitat and the natural distribution areas of P. antipodarum. Although Türkiye may experience habitat contraction, it still possesses a broader range of potential habitats compared to other regions. The Eastern Black Sea Basin in Türkiye emerges as a potential future distribution direction for the species, influenced by historical geological transformations and distinct climatic variations. Climate suitability plays a vital role in the invasiveness of P. antipodarum, with anticipated future climate regimes impacting its dispersal capabilities. The adaptability of the species within its habitat raises concerns about its ecological impacts and implications for biodiversity conservation. Effective measures are necessary to mitigate the adverse effects of P. antipodarum in the face of its expanding global distribution and invasive potential. This study provides valuable insights into the potential range expansion and dispersal patterns of P. antipodarum. It underscores the importance of considering climate change and hydro-environmental characteristics when predicting and managing the impacts of invasive species on freshwater ecosystems. Further research and conservation efforts are required to address the ecological consequences of P. antipodarum expansion and the challenges posed by invasive species in the context of climate change.

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Effects of the invasive aquatic snail Potamopyrgus antipodarum (Gray, 1853) on ecosystem properties and services

Cited by 5 publications

References 99 publications

Population influences desiccation tolerance in an invasive aquatic snail, Potamopyrgus antipodarum (Tateidae, Mollusca)

Population influences desiccation tolerance in an invasive aquatic snail, Potamopyrgus antipodarum (Tateidae, Mollusca)

Monitoring the biological quality of an urban stream using a learning by doing approach with higher education students

Shedding light on conservation strategies for the invasive species Potamopyrgus antipodarum under changing climate

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