Rare and Endemic Snails of Selected Springs Within the St. Johns River Water Management District. Special Publication SJ2006-SP17

摘要

This report produced a literature-based inventory of rare and endemic snail species and their degree of imperilment for Alexander, Apopka, Bugg, DeLeon, Gemini, Green, Rock, Silver, Silver Glen and Wekiwa spring boils and spring runs. Additionally, (1) the unique nature of these springs and their role in the evolution of endemic snail species and (2) the potential ecological effects on these species of small reductions in water flow and habitat alteration were discussed. This report provides support to the MFLs Program because the existence of rare and endemic snail species within the springs boils and their runs will be considered in setting MFLs for the protection of springs.