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Public taxon detections (British Isles)

TaxaScreen® New Zealand mud snail

Potamopyrgus antipodarum
Category: Invasive
Habitat: Freshwater

Turnaround time: 5 business days

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The New Zealand mud snail (Potamopyrgus antipodarum) is an invasive freshwater gastropod in the UK, first recorded in the mid-19th century. Native to New Zealand, it has spread globally through ballast water and aquaculture activities. This tiny snail thrives in a wide range of freshwater habitats, including rivers, lakes, and canals. It reproduces parthenogenetically, allowing populations to grow rapidly, often outcompeting native invertebrates and altering nutrient cycling in ecosystems. Its hardiness and ability to tolerate a variety of conditions make it a challenging invasive species to manage.
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Reproduces between May and September with highest population density in the summer. Sample near benthic habitats where possible.
Which sampling kit will I need to buy?

We sell our sampling kits separately from our testing so that our clients have maximum flexibility.

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We are also able to accept sampling kits from other companies for this test. 

As soon as your order is received our system emails you a sample submission form for this test. Please check your junk mail if you haven’t received it within a few minutes of your order. 

The email comes with full instructions for submitting your sample to us to ensure the best quality testing. 

You will receive your results in your online account. 

The testing for detection of this species is carried out via real-time PCR (qPCR), which has the greatest sensitivity and specificity of all eDNA detection methods. 

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For customers who have a business account we are able to offer terms, purchase orders, credit/debit card payments and invoicing payment options. You can apply for a business account at the same time as you register for an account at checkout.

If you have any questions about sampling strategy, panel suitability, or anything else, book a free consultation with one of our molecular ecologists.