Thermal Tolerance Limits of the Chinese Mystery Snail (<i>Bellamya chinensis</i>): Implications for Management

Burnett, Jessica L.; Pope, Kevin L.; Wong, Alec; Allen, Craig R.; Haak, Danielle M.; Stephen, Bruce J.; Uden, Daniel R.

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“…Due to its ecological plasticity, C. chinensis has proven to be extremely adaptable to a variety of environments (Table 2). Burnett et al (2018) tested thermal tolerance in C. chinensis, establishing temperature tolerances ranging from 0℃ to 45℃, with 0℃ the lowest temperature tested (and not necessarily the lower thermal limit). These experiments assessed critical maximum temperature and incipient lower lethal temperature over acute exposures (i.e.…”

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A review of the non-indigenous Chinese mystery snail, Cipangopaludina chinensis (Viviparidae), in North America, with emphasis on occurrence in Canada and the potential impact on indigenous aquatic species

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Evidence suggests that the Chinese mystery snail, Cipangopaludina chinensis, a freshwater, dioecious, snail of Asian origin has become invasive in North America, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Invasive species threaten indigenous biodiversity and have socioeconomic consequences where invasive. The aim of this review is to synthesize the relevant literature pertaining to C. chinensis in Canada. In doing so, we (1) describe C. chinensis ecosystem interactions in both indigenous (Asian) and non-indigenous habitats (North America and Europe), (2) identify gaps in the literature, and (3) determine where the species potential distribution in North America requires further exploration. We also briefly discuss potential management strategies for this species, as an aquatic invasive species (AIS), in Canada. Due to the much larger relative size of adult C. chinensis, multiple feeding mechanisms, and resistance to predation, C. chinensis can out-compete and displace indigenous freshwater gastropods and other molluscs. Furthermore, C. chinensis can affect food webs through bottom-up interactions with the bacterial and zooplankton communities by changing nitrogen and phosphorous concentrations. Also, the Chinese literature indicates the potential for C. chinensis to act as a biotransfer of contaminants between polluted ecosystems and consumers. In its indigenous range, C. chinensis was identified as a host for numerous parasites harmful to human and animal consumers alike. A comparison of the Canadian geographical distribution of reported occurrences with that for the United States indicates several potential gaps in Canadian reporting which merits further investigation and consideration, especially in regard to federal and provincial non-indigenous monitoring and regulations. Southern Ontario had the highest number of reports which were mostly from web-based photo-supported sources. This suggests that interactive citizen science through popular apps backed by well-supported educational campaigns may be a highly effective means of tracking C. chinensis spread, which can be complementary to traditional methods using specimen-vouchered taxonomically-verified natural-history collections overseen by professional curators.

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A review of the non-indigenous Chinese mystery snail, Cipangopaludina chinensis (Viviparidae), in North America, with emphasis on occurrence in Canada and the potential impact on indigenous aquatic species

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Meta-analysis reveals less sensitivity of non-native animals than natives to extreme weather worldwide

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Temperature and salinity tolerances of juvenile invasive Japanese mystery snails

Jaishanker,

Hall-Stratton,

Fowler

2023

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The freshwater Japanese mystery snail (Heterogen japonica) was introduced to the United States in the early 1900s and has since established populations throughout the continent. The species has ovoviviparous reproduction (i.e., eggs hatch within the mother and develop inside before being released as juveniles), which is one reason it has been successful. Despite its wide geographic range, little is known about its physiological tolerances. For example, high salinities and temperatures may limit its spread, and determining the species’ tolerance to these environmental factors is crucial to predict its possible range expansion. To test this, 600 juvenile H. japonica (average shell length: 6.0mm, range: 4.5–8.3mm) were collected from 28 females from a lake in Virginia, USA and placed in a fully crossed design to test the interaction between salinity (0.2 and 2 PSU) and temperature (25 °C, 34 °C and 38 °C). Juveniles were monitored for mortality over two weeks. Kaplan–Meier survival analyses determined median survival probabilities, and generalized linear models compared differences in mean survival. All juveniles in 25 °C (except one in 0.2 PSU) survived (N=199/200), and all juveniles in 38 °C died by the end of 14 days (N=200), irrespective of salinity. However, juveniles kept at 38 °C showed higher early (≤4 days) mortality in 0.2 PSU, but lower early mortality in 2 PSU. Importantly, juveniles in 2 PSU survived for ≥2 days (N=294/300) across all temperatures, indicating that there may be scope for expansion through estuaries. Future work should examine temperatures between 34 and 38 °C and salinities above 2 PSU to understand the extent of covariance between salinity and temperature and create mathematical models to estimate survivability and spread.

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Thermal Tolerance Limits of the Chinese Mystery Snail (Bellamya chinensis): Implications for Management

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A review of the non-indigenous Chinese mystery snail, Cipangopaludina chinensis (Viviparidae), in North America, with emphasis on occurrence in Canada and the potential impact on indigenous aquatic species

A review of the non-indigenous Chinese mystery snail, Cipangopaludina chinensis (Viviparidae), in North America, with emphasis on occurrence in Canada and the potential impact on indigenous aquatic species

Meta-analysis reveals less sensitivity of non-native animals than natives to extreme weather worldwide

Temperature and salinity tolerances of juvenile invasive Japanese mystery snails

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Thermal Tolerance Limits of the Chinese Mystery Snail (Bellamya chinensis): Implications for Management

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A review of the non-indigenous Chinese mystery snail, Cipangopaludina chinensis (Viviparidae), in North America, with emphasis on occurrence in Canada and the potential impact on indigenous aquatic species

A review of the non-indigenous Chinese mystery snail, Cipangopaludina chinensis (Viviparidae), in North America, with emphasis on occurrence in Canada and the potential impact on indigenous aquatic species

Meta-analysis reveals less sensitivity of non-native animals than natives to extreme weather worldwide

﻿Temperature and salinity tolerances of juvenile invasive Japanese mystery snails

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Temperature and salinity tolerances of juvenile invasive Japanese mystery snails