Dispersal and coexistence of two non-native crayfish species (Pacifastacus leniusculus and Procambarus clarkii) in NE Portugal over a 10-year period

Dispersal and coexistence of two non-native crayfish species (Pacifastacus leniusculus and Procambarus clarkii) in NE Portugal over a 10-year period

NE Portugal is one of the most isolated and low populated regions of Western Europe. Recently, two American crayfish species reached this area: signal crayfish Pacifastacus leniusculus coming from Spain and red swamp crayfish Procambarus clarkii in its northward expansion. The dispersion of both spe...

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Main Authors: Bernardo J. M., Costa A. M., Bruxelas S., Teixeira A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2011-07-01
Series:Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems
Subjects:
Pacifastacus leniusculus
Procambarus clarkii
dispersal rate
crayfish coexistence
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/kmae/2011047

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