Publications by authors named "Emma A Quinn"
Two populations of the invasive slipper limpet Crepidula fornicata were sampled in Swansea Bay and Milford Haven, Wales, UK, to determine the presence of putative pathogens and parasites known to affect co-located commercially important shellfish (e.g. oysters).
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- The study investigates how the invasive marine gastropod Crepidula fornicata may influence disease dynamics in ecosystems by analyzing limpet populations in South Wales for signs of disease and parasitism.
- Researchers found trematode-like parasites in about 1% of limpets, with instances of significant damage and cysts in their tissues.
- The identified trematodes belong to the Microphallidae family and suggest that despite previous beliefs, C. fornicata may serve as a host for these parasites and potentially interact with native species.
The slipper limpet Crepidula fornicata is an invasive, non-native, marine species found throughout the coastal waters of southern England and Wales, UK. These limpets are considered to blight commercial shellfish banks, notably oysters, yet little is known about their disease-carrying capacity or their immunobiology. To address the latter, we isolated haemolymph (blood) from limpets and tested for the presence of the immune-enzyme phenoloxidase.
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