1993•DIGITAL.CSIC (Spanish National Research Council (CSIC))Requires access
The Asiatic clam Corbicula fluminea (Müller, 1774) (Bivalvia: Corbiculidae) in Europe
Rafael Araújo, Moreno Di Marco, M. A. Ramos
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Abstract
Two populations of Corbicula fluminea were found in the Iberian Península; one in Spain and the other in Portugal. A detailed description \nin terms of ecology shell morphology and microstructure, morphometrics and anatomy is given for the Spanish population from the Mino River. Lectotypes \nfor Tellina fluminea and T. fluminalis, and a neotype for T. fluviatilis are designated and illustrated. Distribuüon and spread of C. fluminea in Europe are \nrevised. Comparisons among some European populations and the populations from Cantón, China, and the Mino River are made. Results suggest that, except \nfor one doubtful population, all records of Corbicula in Europe are attributable to C. fluminea.