The presence of Teredo clappi (Bivalvia: Teredinidae) in Venezuela coastal waters

Authors

  • Marcel Velasquez Universidad Católica del Norte
  • Irelis M. López

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmb.2015.11.003

Keywords:

Teredinids, Shipworms, Caribbean Sea, Mollusks

Abstract

We document the first record of the shipworm Teredo clappi (Bartsch, 1923) in Venezuelan coastal waters. We obtained individuals of T. clappi during 2 years at the El Morro Lagoon, Margarita Island. This record confirms the establishment of this species in the region.

Author Biography

Marcel Velasquez, Universidad Católica del Norte

Departamento de Biología Marina, Asistente de Investigación

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Published

2016-06-13

How to Cite

Velasquez, M., & López, I. M. (2016). The presence of Teredo clappi (Bivalvia: Teredinidae) in Venezuela coastal waters. Revista Mexicana De Biodiversidad, 87(2). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmb.2015.11.003

Issue

Vol. 87 No. 2 (2016): junio

Section

NOTAS CIENTÍFICAS (cancelada desde 2017)