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Infestation of the invasive mollusc Crepidula fornicata by the native shell borer Cliona celata: a case of high parasite load without detrimental effects

2011-05-01

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The temporal prevalence of the widespread boring sponge Cliona celata and its effects were analysed in a population of the invasive mollusc Crepidula fornicata. This mollusc produces extra shell material when infested with the endolithic sponge, suggesting that infestation may be detrimental for C. fornicata growth and/or reproduction. For 37 months, size, sex, female reproductive status and sponge-infestation sta...

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Literature Corpus work: 41fb97a3-d415-5a4d-aa13-6a858342522d
DOI: 10.1007/s10530-011-9958-1

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