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  <dc:contributor>James B. Murray</dc:contributor>
  <dc:contributor>W. Bane Schill</dc:contributor>
  <dc:contributor>Emily C. Phillips</dc:contributor>
  <dc:creator>G. Lynn Wingard</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2008</dc:date>
  <dc:description>Potentially harmful to humans and other animals, the red-rimmed melania snail (Melanoides tuberculatus; family Thiaridae) was discovered in Biscayne National Park, Florida, in 2003 by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) researchers. The discovery raised concerns for park managers because this aquatic non-native snail is present in significant numbers in areas frequently used by park visitors and poses a risk of exposure. Researchers are addressing questions such as: Is this species a danger to human health? How widespread is it within the park? What factors control the distribution of the species? Is its presence a threat to native animals?</dc:description>
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  <dc:identifier>10.3133/fs20083006</dc:identifier>
  <dc:language>en</dc:language>
  <dc:publisher>U.S. Geological Survey</dc:publisher>
  <dc:title>Red-Rimmed Melania (Melanoides tuberculatus) - A snail in Biscayne National Park, Florida - Harmful invader or just a nuisance?</dc:title>
  <dc:type>reports</dc:type>
</oai_dc:dc>