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Finds of Gyraulus chinensis (dunker, 1848) in israel (Mollusca, Gastropoda, Planorbidae).
... In the past we have given already some information concerning the presence of Radix luteola (Mienis, Vaisman & Rittner, 2014a-b) and most recently also on Gyraulus chinensis (Mienis, Vaisman & Rittner, 2015) in Israel, here we like to give some more information concerning the first finds of Taiwanassiminea bedaliensis, Fam. Assimineidae, in Israel. ...
The S.E.-Asian amphibious gastropod Taiwanassiminea bedaliensis (Rensch, 1934), Fam. Assimineidae, is here recorded for the first time from Israel. It was discovered in a paludarium in Holon and in a nursery of aquatic plants in Hazorea.
Invasion of alien species is one of the major environmental problems in the globalised world. Therefore, identifying pathways for the introduction and spread of alien species can help to mitigate their impact on invaded ecosystems. This study focused on the freshwater snail Gyraulus chinensis, which invades Europe from eastern Eurasia, where it is native. It was first recorded in Europe about 50 years ago and has since expanded its distribution. However, its origin and the mechanisms of its spread have not yet been studied. Therefore, we performed molecular identification and estimated its origin and dispersal mechanisms based on a literature review, molecular phylogenetics, and population genetics. We found that the haplotypes of G. chinensis in Europe are closely related to southern East Asia, namely Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Ryukyu Islands. The results also suggest multiple introductions, mainly due to the diversity of haplotypes detected in European G. chinensis populations. Currently, the distribution and invasion of the species in the outdoor environments are concentrated in southern Europe, probably due to thermal constraints. However, the species has been recorded in many indoor habitats in the northern part of Europe, indicating a high potential for its spread in the warmer world.
Invasions by human-introduced non-indigenous species (NIS) are one of the main threats to biodiversity and a driving force
of global change (Vitousek et al. 1997, Mack et al. 2000, Clavero and García-Berthou 2005). The Iberian Peninsula (IP) is
a hotspot of biodiversity (Médail and Quézel 1999) and a knowledge of the invasive species inhabiting it is essential for
conservation and environmental management. Naturalized vertebrates and plants in the IP have received considerable attention
(see e.g. Vilà et al. 2001, Pleguezuelos 2002, Sobrino et al. 2002, Lloret et al. 2004, Alcaraz et al. 2005), but its invasive
invertebrates are very poorly known. Although there are many records of some invertebrate invasive species, particularly crustaceans,
there are very few available reviews of selected taxa of invertebrate invaders in the IP (e.g. Espadaler and Collingwood 2001).
The aim of this chapter is to review the animal species naturalized in Iberian inland waters, including vertebrates and free-living
and parasitic invertebrates. As usual, the taxonomy and biogeography of vertebrate species are much better known than for
invertebrates, so our data for invertebrates should be regarded as a preliminary check-list. Similarly, the parasites of non-commercial
aquatic species are poorly studied and the data in the IP mostly come from studies of the eel, Anguilla anguilla (Linnaeus),
thus certainly underestimating the range of introduced parasites (Blanc 1997, 2001). We feel, however, that it is important
to provide such a first check-list because many of the invertebrates involved are nowadays common in the IP and for many of
them it is largely unknown even by biologists that they are not indigenous to the IP. Increasing the awareness on the introduced
status and current distribution of these species is essential to reduce their spread and impact.
Since the second half of the 19th century, there have been reports of the presence of non-indigenous freshwater molluscs in
Italy, though they were not yet recognized as “alien”. Most species of molluscs were introduced into Italy more recently,
in the second half of the 20th century, as the result of the development of commercial routes and the intensification of intercontinental
traffic (Fig. 1). A complete list of non-indigenous freshwater mollusc species was not published until recently (Cianfanelli
et al. 2007), though certain species were already considered “alien” in the “Checklist delle specie della fauna italiana”
(Bodon et al. 1995, 2005a, 2005b; Castagnolo 1995; Manganelli et al. 1995, 1998) and in other articles (Lori et al. 2005).
Eleven species of non-indigenous freshwater molluscs, differing in invasiveness (Fig. 2), are currently known (Table 1). Using
data from the literature and unpublished records from field research, we created a data bank that enabled mapping of the distribution
of non-indigenous molluscs. To show collection sites, UTM maps (10 km grid) were used (Fig. 3a–h, Fig. 4a–d).
Few comprehensive works have investigated non-indigenous snails and slugs as a group. We compiled a database of non-indigenous
gastropods in Israel to explore how they arrived and spread, characteristics of their introduction, and their biological traits.
Fifty-two species of introduced gastropods are known from Israel (of which nine species subsequently went extinct): 19 species
of freshwater snails and 33 species of terrestrial gastropods. The majority of these species are found only in human-dominated
habitats. Most of those found in natural habitats are aquatic species. Most snails are introduced unintentionally from various
parts of the Holoarctic region, reaching Israel as stowaways with horticultural imports and the aquarium trade, but some are
brought intentionally to be used as pets or for food. Because the study of this group in Israel is very limited, information
regarding their distribution in the country and their effects on other species is incomplete. Though only nine species of
non-indigenous snails have been found to date in natural habitats, some of these are very abundant. More information and research
is required to enable effective management schemes.
In this study of freshwater molluscs carried out in Comunidad de Madrid we cite the presence of 33 species, of which 25 are gastropods and eight bivalves. Twentythree of these species were previously reported in this area although most of them with different names either because they are synonyms or because they were determinated erronoeusly. The 33 species were identified from a total of 463 samples together with the specimens preserved at the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales. Taxonomical data and short descriptions, as well as information about the habitats in which they were found is given for the 33 species. We also indicate if they were previously reported in the area and names given by authors. According to the bibliographic data used, a total of nine species are cited for the first time in the region: Pseudamnicola (Pseudamnicola) subproducta, Pseudamnicola (Corrosella) hinzi; Lymnaea stagnalis; Stagnicola palustris; Gyraulus (Gyraulus) chinensis, Gyraulus (Torquis) laevis, Ferrissia (Pettancylus) clessiniana, Oxyloma (Oxyloma) sarsii and Pisidium subtruncatum . Among the previous records, it is worth mentioning that it was not possible to locate “Islamia”coronadoi, Anisus (Disculifer) vortex and Segmentina nitida. Stagnicola palustris , is reported for the first time although only shells were found. Two species, Potamopyrgus antipodarum and Gyraulus chinensis , are alien species. The first of those two species is considered as invasive and presents a wide distribution. Although Lymnaea stagnalis and Oxyloma (Oxyloma) sarsii were only observed in a garden center, we cite them here because there is the possibility that they might accidentally spread out into natural habitats of the region.
El estudio de los moluscos de agua dulce llevado a cabo en la Comunidad de Madrid permite citar 33 especies, de ellas 25 son de gasterópodos y ocho son de bivalvos. De estas especies, 23 ya habían sido citadas previamente en esta área, aunque la mayoría con otros nombres, bien porque en la actualidad son sinónimos, o bien por determinaciones erróneas. Para las 33 especies, identificadas en un total de 463 muestras analizadas, junto con el estudio de los ejemplares conservados en el Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, se aportan datos taxonómicos y breves descripciones, así como información sobre los hábitats en los que se han encontrado. Se indica también si habían sido citados previamente en el área y el nombre asignado por los diferentes autores. De acuerdo con los datos bibliográficos manejados, un total de nueve especies se citan por primera vez en la región: Pseudamnicola (Pseudamnicola) subproducta, Pseudamnicola (Corrosella) hinzi, Lymnaea stagnalis, Stagnicola palustris, Gyraulus (Gyraulus) chinensis, Gyraulus (Torquis) laevis, Ferrissia (Pettancylus) clessiniana, Oxyloma (Oxyloma) sarsii y Pisidium subtruncatum . Entre las especies citadas por otros autores, cabe mencionar que “Islamia” coronadoi, Anisus (Disculifer) vortex y Segmentina nitida , no han podido ser localizadas. Stagnicola palustris se cita por primera vez, aunque sólo se han encontrado conchas. Dos especies, Potamopyrgus antipodarum y Gyraulus chinensis , son introducidas; la primera de ellas, considerada como invasora, presenta una amplia distribución. Del mismo modo citamos Lymnaea stagnalis y Oxyloma (Oxyloma) sarsii , que sólo se han encontrado en un centro de jardinería, por si incidentalmente pudieran extenderse a hábitats naturales en la región.
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Authors addresses
¹ National Natural History Collections, Berman Building, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, IL-91904 Jerusalem, Israel,
and the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History and National Research Center, Tel Aviv University, IL-6997801 Tel Aviv,
Israel. mienis@netzer.org.il
² Plant Protection and Inspection Services, Ministry of Agriculture, P.O.B. 78, IL-5025002 Bet Dagan, Israel.
svetak@moag.gov.il
³ The Steinhardt Museum of Natural History and National Research Center, Tel Aviv University, IL-6997801 l
Aviv, Israel. israelbutterflies@gmail.com