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      More than two decades after the introduction of Limnoperna fortunei (Dunker 1857) in La Plata Basin Translated title: Duas décadas após a chegada de Limnoperna fortunei (Dunker 1857) na Bacia do Prata

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          Abstract The golden mussel, Limnoperna fortunei, is an Asian freshwater bivalve introduced in South America in the beginning of the 1990’s, probably through ballast water releases in La Plata River estuary. It dispersed north through Paraná, Uruguay and Paraguay Rivers. The study evaluated the macroscale (18° to 34° S; 45° to 60° W) distribution of L. fortunei (larval stages) in the main rivers and reservoirs of La Plata Basin. Samplings were performed through 68 µm vertical plankton net hauls. Limnological variables were simultaneously determined. Larvae abundance correlated significantly with oxygen (positively) in summer, with temperature (positively) in winter and with total phosphorus and total nitrogen (both negatively) in winter. We expected densities to decrease towards north (latitudinal gradient) and increase in lentic conditions (reservoirs). Despite maximum density was found near the introduction point (La Plata River) similar value was also observed 2,000 km north (Paraguay River). The first hypothesis was refuted. The second hypothesis was partially accepted. Abundances were consistently higher in summer. Higher trophic conditions and fast flow seem to inhibit population growth. Food resources (chlorophyll a) locally influenced temporal variation. Limnoperna fortunei is widely distributed in La Plata basin, reaching high larval densities superior to 10,000 ind. m-3, in all major sub-basins. The species exhibits a high intrinsic dispersal ability (free planktonic larvae), wide tolerance to environmental factors and dispersion is potentialized by natural dispersion processes (e.g. fauna displacement) and human facilitation (e.g. commercial navigation).

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          Resumo O mexilhão dourado, Limnoperna fortunei, é um bivalve de água doce originário da Ásia e introduzido na América do Sul no início de 1990, provavelmente através da água de lastro liberada no estuário do rio La Plata. Dispersando-se para o norte através dos rios Paraná, Uruguai e Paraguai. Esse estudo avaliou a distribuição em macroescala (18° a 34° S; 45° a 60° W) de L. fortunei (estágios larvais) nos principais rios e reservatórios da bacia La Plata. Amostragens foram realizadas através de arrastos verticais com rede planctônica de 68 µm. Variáveis limnológicas foram simultaneamente determinadas. A abundância larval correlacionou-se significativamente com oxigênio (positivamente) no verão, com a temperatura (positivamente) no inverno e com fósforo total e nitrogênio total (ambos negativamente) no inverno. Esperávamos um decréscimo da densidade em direção ao norte (gradiente latitudinal) e aumento em condições lênticas (reservatórios). Apesar de a densidade máxima ter sido encontrada próximo do ponto de introdução (La Plata River) valores similares também foram observados 2.000 km ao norte (rio Paraguai). A primeira hipótese foi refutada. A segunda hipótese foi parcialmente aceita. Abundâncias foram consistentemente maiores no verão. Condições eutróficas e fluxo rápido parecem inibir o crescimento populacional. Recurso alimentar (clorofila a) local influenciou a variação temporal. Limnoperna fortunei está amplamente distribuído na bacia de La Plata, alcançando densidades larvais superiores a 10.000 ind. m-3 em todas as principais sub bacias. A espécie possui alta capacidade de dispersão intrínseca (larva planctônica livre), ampla tolerância aos fatores ambientais e os processos de dispersão são potencializados por processos naturais (e.g. deslocamento de fauna) e facilitação humana (e.g. navegação comercial).

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                Contributors
                Role: ND
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                Journal
                bjb
                Brazilian Journal of Biology
                Braz. J. Biol.
                Instituto Internacional de Ecologia (São Carlos, SP, Brazil )
                1519-6984
                1678-4375
                January 2018
                : 78
                : 4
                : 773-784
                Affiliations
                [01] Botucatu orgnameUniversidade Estadual Paulista orgdiv1Departamento de Zoologia, Instituto de Biociências Brazil
                Article
                S1519-69842018000400773
                10.1590/1519-6984.180789
                29340533
                74bad6d4-ed5c-4cd7-9d91-243b2520119c

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                : 16 August 2017
                : 31 May 2017
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