Citation: Turk, S.M. & Dennis, J.V. 1980 Means by which alien shells reach the shores of Britain and Ireland. Conchologists' Newsletter 75: 264-272
Number of Pages: 9
Keywords: Alien, Britain, Currents, Fauna, Marine, Mollusca, Stranding
Abstract: This paper discusses the means by which alien shells reach the shores of Britain and Ireland, either accidentally or deliberately. The headings are (a) accidental introductions by human agency (b) directly by currents (c) deliberate introductions and (d) other means (hypothetical). There is a table of selected examples of alien species, with species name, data, where native, source(s) and suggested mode of transport.