OCCURRENCE OF ALLOCHTHONOUS FRESHWATER CRAYFISHES IN LATIUM (CENTRAL ITALY)

The introduction of animal species, transfaunation and habitat destruction are among the greatest threats for biodiversity. In fact, in the water systems of Latium the occurrence of allochthonous crayfishes Procambarus clarkii, Orconectes limosus and Astacus leptodactylus has been observed. The...

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Main Authors: CHIESA S., SCALICI M., GIBERTIN G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2006-01-01
Series:Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/kmae:2006029