International Introductions of Ligia exotica
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Benson, A.J., P.L. Fuller and C.C. Jacono, 2001
To Southeastern US
FAO area Atlantic, Western Central
From Eastern Atlantic
FAO area
Year 1936
Range
Period 1925-1949
Established in the Wild unknown
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions Unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason biofouling
Other Reason
Comments Introduced via ship hulll fouling. Actual year of introduction is unknown, year indicated represents year of publication of first record. Ref. Benson, A.J., P.L. Fuller and C.C. Jacono, 2001
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