Population dynamics of the nonindigenous brown mussel Perna perna in the Gulf of Mexico compared to other world-wide populations

Hicks, David W.; Tunnell, John W.; McMahon, Robert

doi:10.3354/meps211181

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“…Most estuaries of the northern Gulf of Mexico are in close proximity to urban centers, and by extension sources of invasive propagules, and should be characterized by an abundance of invasive species (i.e. Duffy & Baltz 1998, Hicks et al 2001, Peterson et al 2005, Martin & Valentine 2011. As these invaders spread, the prevailing view among ecologists predicts that their competitive dominance will lead to significant reductions of native diversity through competitive displacement (Elton 1958).…”

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“…Comparatively less is known about the effects of invasions in estuaries (but see Silliman & Bertness 2004), although we do know that invasions are numerous and widespread in these ecosystems (e.g. Duffy & Baltz 1998, Hicks et al 2001, Peterson et al 2005, Martin & Valentine 2011. Furthermore, the mechanisms by which some invasive species gain footholds in dynamic estuarine environments remain uncertain (Cohen & Carlton 1998, Ruiz et al 1999.…”

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Eurasian milfoil invasion in estuaries: physical disturbance can reduce the proliferation of an aquatic nuisance species

Martin¹,

Valentine²

2012

Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Eurasian milfoil invasion in estuaries: physical disturbance can reduce the proliferation of an aquatic nuisance species

Martin¹,

Valentine²

2012

Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

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“…A close relative, the brown mussel (P. perna) is also a potential fouling threat. Native to South Africa, it has successfully invaded South America from Uruguay to the Caribbean and is now distributed from Freeport, Texas to Veracruz, Mexico (Hicks and Tunnel 1993, Hicks et al 2001. Slightly smaller than its congener, the brown mussel shares most of its biological characteristics.…”

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Invasive Marine and Estuarine Animals of the South Atlantic and Puerto Rico

Ray¹

2005

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“…Under oligotrophic regimes, benthic contribution from resuspension can play a further energetic role, apart from the pelagic, to elicit biological and ecological responses in suspension feeders, i.e. if it is not present, filter feeder response declines (Hicks et al 2001, Steffani & Branch 2003.…”

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Hydrodynamic effects on the origin and quality of organic matter for bivalves: an integrated isotopic, biochemical and transplant study

Sarà¹

2006

Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

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Different hydrodynamic conditions can affect both the origin and the quality of organic matter available to bivalve molluscs. I chose 2 environments with very different hydrodynamics (a Mediterranean lagoon open to flow and a closed pond), but similar with regard to temperature, salinity, depth, wind exposure and algae coverage, to investigate this. The lagoon was characterised by active flow and bivalve molluscs, whereas the pond was closed off from the lagoon's main flow but characterised by mussel beds of the highest density ever observed in the western Mediterranean. Biochemical features, 13 C and 15 N contents of particulate and sedimentary organic matter, and isotopic signatures of dominant organisms, were used as descriptors of the trophodynamics in both systems. In the lagoon, intense lateral drifting forces moved organic matter far from production sites, thereby depleting the water column of resuspended sedimentary organic matter. In the pond, winddriven conditions enhanced the coupling between the water column and the sediments, enriching the pond with resuspended sedimentary products. Integrating results, it was deduced that mussels in the pond could exploit, over time, organic matter produced in loco, continually rearranged in loco by means of wind-driven resuspension and consumed in loco with an efficiency able to sustain a massive secondary production. In contrast, under lagoon conditions, the benthic and pelagic habitats were uncoupled, so that each had its own independent status with its own dynamics and production. This reduced the suitability of this habitat for high levels of secondary production.KEY WORDS: Physical factors · Food availability · Mollusc · δ 13 C · δ

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Population dynamics of the nonindigenous brown mussel Perna perna in the Gulf of Mexico compared to other world-wide populations

Cited by 46 publications

References 28 publications

Eurasian milfoil invasion in estuaries: physical disturbance can reduce the proliferation of an aquatic nuisance species

Eurasian milfoil invasion in estuaries: physical disturbance can reduce the proliferation of an aquatic nuisance species

Invasive Marine and Estuarine Animals of the South Atlantic and Puerto Rico

Hydrodynamic effects on the origin and quality of organic matter for bivalves: an integrated isotopic, biochemical and transplant study

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