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The asiatic clam, Corbicula fluminea (Müller), in the tidal Potomac River, Maryland

January 1, 1980

The Asiatic clam,Corbicula fluminea (Müller), has extended its range to include the tidal fresh-water portion of the Potomac River, Maryland. Though patchily distributed, the clams have attained densities of 665 m−2. Size-class distributions indicate that the clams first appeared in 1975. About 90% of the population belong to year-class I and were less than 12 mm in length. Elsewhere, this species has created severe water quality problems; it should be closely watched in the Potomac.

Publication Year 1980
Title The asiatic clam, Corbicula fluminea (Müller), in the tidal Potomac River, Maryland
DOI 10.2307/1351560
Authors Paul V. Dresler, Robert L. Cory
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Estuaries
Index ID 70000701
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse