Arion vulgaris Moquin-Tandon, 1855 – the aetiology of an invasive species | Zendy

Kamila S. Zając | Zendy; Maria Gaweł | Zendy; Anna Filipiak | Zendy; Paulina Kramarz | Zendy

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Arion vulgaris Moquin-Tandon, 1855 – the aetiology of an invasive species

Author(s) -

Kamila S. Zając,

Maria Gaweł,

Anna Filipiak,

Paulina Kramarz

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

folia malacologica

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2300-7125

pISSN - 1506-7629

DOI - 10.12657/folmal.025.008

Subject(s) - biology , zoology , ecology , geography

Arion vulgaris Moquin-Tandon, 1855 is ranked among the hundred most invasive species in Europe. Its native range is not known for certain. For many years, it was believed that the slug came from south-western Europe and began its spread over 40 years ago in the Iberian Peninsula, but recent molecular data suggest that it is native to Central Europe. Here we present a review of its biology, nomenclature, distribution, characteristics, control methods and status. We discuss potential reasons for the great success of A. vulgaris, considering various hypotheses which may explain its invasiveness. key words: Arion vulgaris, invasive species, review, slugs

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