International Introductions of Acartia tonsa
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Carlton, J.T., 1985
To Zuiderzee, Denmark
FAO area Atlantic, Northeast
From Western North Atlantic
FAO area Atlantic, Northwest
Year 1916
Range
Period 1900-1924
Established in the Wild Unknown
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions Unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason biofouling
Other Reason ballast water
Comments Introduced via fouling or boring into ships' hulls and possibly via ballast water. May have also be naturally occurring in the region and not previously reported or recognized. Ref. Carlton, J.T., 1985
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