First record of the vermetid Petaloconchus varians (d’Orbigny, 1841) on floating marine debris at Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Researchers document the first record of the vermetid gastropod Petaloconchus varians rafting on floating marine debris at Ilha Grande, Brazil. This discovery suggests potential for broader distribution through anthropogenic mechanisms, raising concerns about invasive species spread due to increasing waste production. The study highlights the need for further investigation into vermetid dispersion via floating debris, given their high invasion potential in coastal ecosystems.

Breves, A., & Skinner, L. F. (2014). First record of the vermetid Petaloconchus varians (d’Orbigny, 1841) on floating marine debris at Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Revista de Gestão Costeira Integrada, 14(1), 159–161. https://doi.org/10.5894/rgci457