International Introductions of Hydroides elegans
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Carlton, J.T., 1985
To Netherlands
FAO area Atlantic, Northeast
From Western Europe
FAO area Atlantic, Northeast
Year 1972
Range
Period 1950-1974
Established in the Wild Unknown
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions Unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason biofouling
Other Reason diffused from other countries
Comments Introduced via fouling or boring in ships' hull and by natural dispersal by currents or on drifting object. Also possibly introduced via ballast water. Ref. Carlton, J.T., 1985
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