First confirmed report of Nassarius sinarum (Mollusca, Gastropoda) in Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The marine gastropod mollusc Nassarius sinarum has attracted attention due to its status as a potential invasive species and the ecological impact it may have on local environments and the fishing industry. It was observed exclusively within China initially, but its distribution now seems to have expanded into Japan and Korea. Accurate identification of N. sinarum, particularly in its juvenile stage, is vital for understanding its ecological influences and distribution patterns.

New information

This study represents the first comprehensive analysis of N. sinarum samples from Korea. It includes morphological examination, scanning electron microscopy images and molecular sequencing. Two live specimens were collected from the Yeongsan River estua

SUBMITTER: Cho S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10290749 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature