Ecological impacts and management challenges of non-native molluscs in China.

ABSTRACT: Rapid development in China over the past decades has been accompanied by an ongoing influx of non-native species. Many non-native mollusc species have been introduced both intentionally and unintentionally, leading to the establishment of feral populations through escapees. However, there is limited information regarding the status, threats to native biodiversity, and the contributions of these non-native molluscs to commercial breeding, the aquarium trade, and other sectors. In this study, we reviewed the impacts of introduced non-native molluscs to address these gaps. Additionally, we identified areas for future research and management recommendations. Our findings show that a total of 61 non-native mollusc species, spanning 15 orders, 23 families, and 41 genera, have been introduced int

SUBMITTER: Xiong W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12749181 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature