WoRMS source details

Kerckhof, F.; Vink, R.J.; Nieweg, D.C.; Post, J.J.N. (2006). [The veined whelk Rapana venosa has reached the North Sea]. Aquatic Invasions 1(1): 35-37
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Rapana venosa (Valenciennes, 1846) (additional source)
Dutch part of the North Sea for Rapana venosa (Valenciennes, 1846)  (origin: alien)
North Sea for Rapana venosa (Valenciennes, 1846)  (origin: alien)
English veined whelk for Rapana venosa (Valenciennes, 1846)
 Ecology

Rapana venosa is an invasive species in the North Sea. It is native to the Sea of Japan. [details]

 Human impact

The possible effects of R. venosa in the North Sea remain uncertain, but if established, this invasive species ... [details]

 Introduced species vector dispersal

Both shipping activities and natural dispersion from the nearest population in France (Quiberon, Brittany) are ... [details]