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    26 references found for Sphaeroma quoianum (=S. quoyanum):
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      Summary: The electronic tool kits made available on the Cefas page for free download are Crown Copyright (2007-2008). As such, these are freeware and may be freely distributed provided this notice is retained. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made and users should satisfy themselves as to the applicability of the results in any given circumstance. Toolkits available include 1) FISK- Freshwater Fish Invasiveness Scoring Kit (English and Spanish language version); 2) MFISK- Marine Fish Invasiveness Scoring Kit; 3) MI-ISK- Marine invertebrate Invasiveness Scoring Kit; 4) FI-ISK- Freshwater Invertebrate Invasiveness Scoring Kit and AmphISK- Amphibian Invasiveness Scoring Kit. These tool kits were developed by Cefas, with new VisualBasic and computational programming by Lorenzo Vilizzi, David Cooper, Andy South and Gordon H. Copp, based on VisualBasic code in the original Weed Risk Assessment (WRA) tool kit of P.C. Pheloung, P.A. Williams & S.R. Halloy (1999).
      The decision support tools are available from: http://cefas.defra.gov.uk/our-science/ecosystems-and-biodiversity/non-native-species/decision-support-tools.aspx [Accessed 13 October 2011]
      The guidance document is available from http://www.cefas.co.uk/media/118009/fisk_guide_v2.pdf [Accessed 13 January 2009].

    2. Ray, G.L., 2005.Invasive Marine and Estuarine Animals of California. ANSRP Technical Notes Collection (ERDC/TN ANSRP-05-2), U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.
      Summary: Report that provides information about introduced estuarine and marine animals wether intentional or inadvertant.

    3. Talley, T. S., Crooks, J. A., and Levin, L. A. 2001. Habitat utilization and alteration by the invasive, burrowing isopod, Sphaeroma quoyanum, in California salt marshes, Marine Biology 138, 561-573.
      Summary: Paper discussing the alteration of habitat by Sphaeroma quoyanum and possible management strategies.

    General references

    4. Boyd, M.J., 2002. Non-Indigenous Marine Species of Humboldt Bay, California: A Report to the California Department of Fish & Game.
      Summary: Survey of non-indigenous species inhabiting the areas in and around Humboldt Bay, California.

    5. Carlton, J.T., 1977. Introduced Invertbrates of San Francisco Bay. Pacific Division of the American Association for the Advancement of Science c/o California Academy of Sciences Golden Gate Park San Francisco, California 94118
      Summary: Paper with various information on the introduced invertebrate species into San Francisco Bay including, methods of introduction and impacts.

    6. Carlton, J.T., 2001. Introduced Species in U.S. Coastal Waters. Environmental Impacts and Management Priorities. PEW Oceans Commission.
      Summary: Report to the Pew Oceans Commission describing the impacts and future management actions for US coastal waters pertaining to introduced species management.
      Summary: Report which includes information about invasive species in the San Francisco Bay and surrounding Delta area.
      Available from: http://sgnis.org/publicat/cc1.htm [Accessed 30 March 2008]
      Summary: English:
      The species list sheet for the Mexican information system on invasive species currently provides information related to Scientific names, family, group and common names, as well as habitat, status of invasion in Mexico, pathways of introduction and links to other specialised websites. Some of the higher risk species already have a direct link to the alert page. It is important to notice that these lists are constantly being updated, please refer to the main page (http://www.conabio.gob.mx/invasoras/index.php/Portada), under the section Novedades for information on updates.
      Invasive species - crustaceans is available from: http://www.conabio.gob.mx/invasoras/index.php/Especies_invasoras_-_Crust%C3%A1ceos [Accessed 30 July 2008]
      Spanish:
      La lista de especies del Sistema de información sobre especies invasoras de méxico cuenta actualmente con información aceca de nombre científico, familia, grupo y nombre común, así como hábitat, estado de la invasión en México, rutas de introducción y ligas a otros sitios especializados. Algunas de las especies de mayor riesgo ya tienen una liga directa a la página de alertas. Es importante resaltar que estas listas se encuentran en constante proceso de actualización, por favor consulte la portada (http://www.conabio.gob.mx/invasoras/index.php/Portada), en la sección novedades, para conocer los cambios.
      Especies invasoras - Crustáceos is available from: http://www.conabio.gob.mx/invasoras/index.php/Especies_invasoras_-_Crust%C3%A1ceos [Accessed 30 July 2008]

    9. Cragg, S.M., Pitman, A.J., Henderson, S.M., 1999. Developments in the understanding of the biology of marine wood boring crustaceans and in methods of controlling them. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 43 (1999) 197-205.
      Summary: Paper that discusses the biology of wood boring crustaceans and the mehods of controlling them.

    10. Crooks, J. A. 2002. Characterizing ecosystem-level consequences of biological invasions: the role of ecosystem engineers. – Oikos 97: 153–166.
      Summary: Paper that provides information about consequences of biological invaders, including ecosystem engineers.

    11. Davidson, T.M. 2008. Prevalence and distribution of the introduced burrowing isopod, Sphaeroma quoianum, in the intertidal zone of a temperate northeast pacific estuary (Isopoda, Flabellifera). Crustaceana 81(2): 155-167.

    12. Davidson, T.M., 2006. The Invasion of the Australasian Burrowing Isopod (Sphaeroma quoyanum) in Coos Bay, Oregon.
      Summary: Thesis on the impacts and status of invasion of Sphaeroma quoyanum in Coos Bay, Orgeon.

    13. Davidson, T.M., Rumrill, S.S. & Shanks, A.L. 2008. Colonization and substratum preference of an introduced burrowing crustacean in a temperate estuary. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 354: 144-149.

    14. Davidson, T.M., Shanks, A.L. & Rumrill, S.S. 2009. The composition and density of fauna utilizing burrow microhabitats created by a non-native burrowing crustacean (Sphaeroma quoianum). Biological Invasions. in press.

    15. Hass, C.G., & Kott, B., 1998. Sphaeromatid Isopods from the Swan River, Western-Australia: Diversity, Distribution, and Geographic Sources.
      Summary: Paper which contains information about isopods from the Swan River in Australia including diversity and distribution of Sphaeroma quoyanum.
      Summary: An online database that provides taxonomic information, common names, synonyms and geographical jurisdiction of a species. In addition links are provided to retrieve biological records and collection information from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Data Portal and bioscience articles from BioOne journals.
      Available from: http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=92340 [Accessed 15 February 2008]
      Summary: Paper which contains information about the introductions of species from the family Sphaeromatidae and their impact on the South China Sea surrounding areas.
      Available from:http://isopods.nhm.org/pdfs/2475/2475.pdf [Accessed 1 April 2008]
      Summary: Article that explains the impacts and implications of the Asian mussel (Musculista senhousia) and the burrowing Australian isopod (Sphaeroma quoyanum).
      Available from: http://www.csgc.ucsd.edu/RESEARCH/PROJPROF_PDF/RCZ150.pdf [Accessed 26 March 2008]
      Summary: National information center that contains a comprehensive collection of research publications and education materials produced by Sea Grant programs.
      Available from: http://sgnis.org/publicat/oneillcr.htm [Accessed 27 March 2008]
      Summary: Online database with information pertaining to invasive species in the state of Oregon.
      Available from: http://www.oregon.gov/OISC/most_dangerous.shtml [Accessed 26 March 2008]

    21. Rotramel, G. 1975a. Filter-feeding by the marine boring isopod, Sphaeroma quoianum H. Milne Edwards, 1840 (Isopoda, Sphaeromatidae). Crustaceana 28: 7-10.

    22. Rotramel, G. 1975b. Observations on the commensal relations of Iais californica (Richardson, 1904) and Sphaeroma quoianum H.Milne Edwards, 1840 (Isopoda). Crustaceana 28(3): 247-256.

    23. Schneider, M.R. 1976. Population Dynamics of the Symbiotic Marine Isopods, Sphaeroma quoyana and Iais californica. Masters Thesis. Biology, San Francisco State University, San Francisco

    24. South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Training Program. 2006. New Zealand burrowing isopod (Sphaeroma quoyanum.)
      Summary: A fact sheet developed for decision makers and landowners to inform people of the characteristics and impacts of New Zeland burrowing isopods (Sphaeroma quoyanum).
      Summary: Online database with good information on nonindigenous aquatic species.
      Available from: http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.asp?speciesID=1082 [Accessed 27 March 2008]
      Summary: Online resource that provides information on various types of invasive species and their status in the state of Washington.
      Available from:http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/ans/identify/search.php?searchby=SpeciesFamilyCategory&search=Burrowing%20Isopod [Accessed 26 March 2008]
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