Question 1

What are the 10 most common molluscs in Yukon?

Accepted Answer

The 10 most common molluscs in Yukon are: Meadow Slug (Deroceras laeve), Lymnaea jugularis, Frigid Pond Snail (Dallirhytis atkaensis), Striate Ambersnail (Novisuccinea strigata), Marsh Pond Snail (Ladislavella elodes), Tawny Glass-snail (Euconulus fulvus), Quick Gloss Snail (Zonitoides arboreus), Forest Disc (Discus whitneyi), Naked Sea Butterfly (Clione limacina), Milky Slug (Deroceras reticulatum).

Question 2

What is the most observed mollusc in Yukon?

Accepted Answer

The most observed mollusc in Yukon is Meadow Slug (Deroceras laeve), with 66 recorded observations.

Question 3

What are the most common invasive molluscs in Yukon?

Accepted Answer

Some of the most commonly observed invasive molluscs in Yukon include: glacial whelk (Buccinum glaciale).

Question 4

What are the most common native molluscs in Yukon?

Accepted Answer

Some of the most commonly observed native molluscs in Yukon include: Striate Ambersnail (Novisuccinea strigata), Rough Ramshorn (Planorbella subcrenata), Fringed Valvata (Valvata lewisi), Shiny Hive (Euconulus alderi), Giant Northern Peaclam (Pisidium idahoense).

Molluscs in Yukon

Molluscs in Yukon

Meadow Slug

Lymnaea jugularis

Frigid Pond Snail

Striate Ambersnail

Marsh Pond Snail

Tawny Glass-snail

Quick Gloss Snail

Forest Disc

Naked Sea Butterfly

Milky Slug

Rough Ramshorn

Fringed Valvata

Tadpole Physa

Shiny Hive

Giant Northern Peaclam

Icy Lamellaria

Ladder Whelk

Striate Disc

Flexed Gyro

Sharp Sprite

Arctic Fingernailclam

Rejected Neptune

glacial whelk

Blue Mussel Complex

Yukon Floater

Ridgedbeak Peaclam

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