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Invading Nature - Springer Series in Invasion Ecology

Limnoperna Fortunei

The Ecology, Distribution and Control of a Swiftly Spreading Invasive Fouling Mussel

Editors: Boltovskoy, Demetrio (Ed.)

  • Sheds light on the latest information on the ecology, environmental impacts and control methods of Limnoperna fortunei in industrial plants
  • Critically reviews information on these control methods tested with the golden mussel
  • Equips readers with topics such as larval development, population dynamics, distribution and colonization
  • Focuses on various strategies for control of the golden mussel
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  • Due: November 17, 2016
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This book summarizes all currently available information on the ecology, environmental impacts and control methods of the golden mussel in industrial plants. The golden mussel was introduced in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and South America between 1965 and 1990, swiftly spreading in freshwater waterbodies. In most areas invaded it has become the dominant macroinverebrate and a major fouling pest of industrial plants. Limnoperna fortunei attaches to any hard surface, as well as to some less firm substrates. The growth of Limnoperna populations in raw cooling water conduits became a common nuisance in many industrial and power plants that use raw river or lake water for their processes, both in South America and in Asia. This work is written by experts on the golden mussel from Asia, Europe, North America and South America, each chapter critically reviews previously available information, which is in sources of limited distribution, such as internal reports and theses, in various languages.

Table of contents (27 chapters)

  • The Biology and Anatomy of Limnoperna fortunei, a Significant Freshwater Bioinvader: Blueprints for Success

    Morton, Brian

    Pages 3-41

  • Larval Development of Limnoperna Fortunei

    Cataldo, Daniel H.

    Pages 43-53

  • Parasites of Limnoperna fortunei

    Baba, Takashi (et al.)

    Pages 55-65

  • The Genetics of the Golden Mussel (Limnoperna fortunei): Are Genes Related to Invasiveness?

    Uliano-Silva, Marcela (et al.)

    Pages 67-75

  • Reproductive Output and Seasonality of Limnoperna fortunei

    Boltovskoy, Demetrio (et al.)

    Pages 77-103

Buy this book

eBook $159.00
price for USA (gross)
  • ISBN 978-3-319-13494-9
  • Digitally watermarked, DRM-free
  • Included format: PDF, EPUB
  • ebooks can be used on all reading devices
  • Immediate eBook download after purchase
Hardcover $209.00
price for USA
  • ISBN 978-3-319-13493-2
  • Free shipping for individuals worldwide
  • Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days.
Softcover $209.00
price for USA
  • Customers within the U.S. and Canada please contact Customer Service at 1-800-777-4643, Latin America please contact us at +1-212-460-1500 (Weekdays 8:30am – 5:30pm ET) to place your order.
  • Due: November 17, 2016
  • ISBN 978-3-319-34826-1
  • Free shipping for individuals worldwide
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Bibliographic Information

Bibliographic Information
Book Title
Limnoperna Fortunei
Book Subtitle
The Ecology, Distribution and Control of a Swiftly Spreading Invasive Fouling Mussel
Editors
  • Demetrio Boltovskoy
Series Title
Invading Nature - Springer Series in Invasion Ecology
Series Volume
10
Copyright
2015
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Copyright Holder
Springer International Publishing Switzerland
eBook ISBN
978-3-319-13494-9
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-13494-9
Hardcover ISBN
978-3-319-13493-2
Softcover ISBN
978-3-319-34826-1
Edition Number
1
Number of Pages
XXXI, 476
Number of Illustrations and Tables
55 b/w illustrations, 96 illustrations in colour
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