TitleAn introduced Asian parasite threatens northeastern Pacific estuarine ecosystems
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2012
AuthorsChapman, John W., Brett R. Dumbauld, Gyo Itani, and John C. Markham
Secondary TitleBiological Invasions
Volume14
Paginationp.1221-1236
Call NumberOSU Libraries: Electronic Subscription, Digital Open Access
KeywordsAlsea Bay, bioturbation, Coos Bay, depleted populations, invasive species, Mud shrimp = Upogebia pugettensis, Netarts Bay, Orthione griffenis, parasites, Sand Lake, Siletz Bay, Tillamook Bay, Yaquina Bay
NotesThe non-indigenous isopod Orthione griffenis effectively castrates the mud shrimp Upogebia. The spread of the invasive parasite has dramatically depleted mud shrimp populations along the northwestern coast of North America. "All previously known abundant Upogebia populations were either absent or at greatly reduced abundances in all California, Oregon and Washington estuaries examined." (p.1225) "[U]rgent, immediate responses, including captive breeding programs for the most impacted Upogebia populations and species are warranted." (p.1234)
URLhttps://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/articles/nc580n174
DOI10.1007/s10530-011-0151-3
Series TitleBiological Invasions