Ecology
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Rapana venosa is an invasive species in the North Sea. It is native to the Sea of Japan.
Kerckhof, F.; Vink, R.J.; Nieweg, D.C.; Post, J.J.N. (2006). [The veined whelk Rapana venosa has reached the North Sea]. Aquatic Invasions 1(1): 35-37
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Human impact
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The possible effects of R. venosa in the North Sea remain uncertain, but if established, this invasive species could become a severe competitor for the native whelk Buccinum undatum. As R. venosa is known as predator on bivalves, an impact on local aquaculture activities (on e.g. blue mussels and oysters) is also possible.
Kerckhof, F.; Vink, R.J.; Nieweg, D.C.; Post, J.J.N. (2006). [The veined whelk Rapana venosa has reached the North Sea]. Aquatic Invasions 1(1): 35-37
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