All interested in the subject- Perna viridis (Linnaeus 1758);

There is a new publication that has a great coverage of genetics, size
demography, and locality/ invasive history data. The primary author, Amy
Benson, (I am sure) would appreciate any locality data that would enhance
our understanding of this nonindigenous bivalve.

Benson, A.J., D.C. Marelli, M.E. Frischer, J.M. Danforth, and J.D.
Williams. 2001. Establishment of the Green Mussel, Perna viridis (Linnaeus
1758) (Mollusca:Mytilidae) on the west coast of Florida. Journal of
Shellfish Research. Vol. 20 (1):21-29.

Take care,
jff
Jeffrey J. Herod
Fishery Biologist
USGS-Biological Resources Division
Florida Caribbean Science Center
7920 NW 71st Street
Gainesville, FL 32653-3071
Office 352.378.8181x353
Fax 352.378.4956
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Today I collected for the first time, the newly introduced Asian green
mussel
along a sea wall. I do not know the Latin for this species, someone help!

Thanks,
Scott