The asiatic clam, Corbicula fluminea (Müller), in the tidal Potomac River, Maryland
The Asiatic clam,Corbicula fluminea (Müller), has extended its range to include the tidal fresh-water portion of the Potomac River, Maryland. Though patchily distributed, the clams have attained densities of 665 m−2. Size-class distributions indicate that the clams first appeared in 1975. About 90% of the population belong to year-class I and were less than 12 mm in length. Elsewhere, this species has created severe water quality problems; it should be closely watched in the Potomac.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1980 |
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Title | The asiatic clam, Corbicula fluminea (Müller), in the tidal Potomac River, Maryland |
DOI | 10.2307/1351560 |
Authors | Paul V. Dresler, Robert L. Cory |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Estuaries |
Index ID | 70000701 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |