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Contact Information

Forename: Cristian
Surname: R. Altaba
Address: Laboratory of Human Systematics, Universitat de les Illes Balears 07071 Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain) and DGCAPEA, Conselleria de Medi Ambient (Department of the Environment), Govern de les Illes Balears, c. Manuel Guasp 10, 07006 Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain)
Institution: University of the Balearic Islands, and Government of the Balearic Islands
Country: Spain
Telephone: + 34 971 248844
Fax: +34 971 248844
Email: cra@ono.com
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Field of Expertise

Distribution (Database, GIS, Mapping, Modelling:
Conservation / Restoration:
Ecology / Biology:
Pathways / Transportation:
Risk Assessment:
Ecomony / Impact:
Genetics:
Legislation / Administration:
Physiology:
Physiology:
Taxonomy / Systematics: Mollusca

Experts Taxonomic Groups

Bivalvia: Freshwater & marine
Gastropoda: Freshwater, terrestrial & marine

Geographical Area

Countries: Algeria
Andorra
France
Italy
Morocco
Portugal
Spain
Tunisia
Terrestrial Area: Macaronesia
Middle Atlantic Ocean
Northern Africa
Southwestern Europe
Mexico
Western Indian Ocean
Aquatic Area: Atlantic,Eastern Central
Mediterranean and Black Sea
Africa-Inland Water
America-Inland Water
Europe-Inland Water

Research Activity

Prehistoric and historic molluscan invasions in the Western Mediterranean and Macaronesia. Spread and impact of freshwater molluscs in southwestern Europe. Strategies for control and eradication of molluscan invaders in freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems. Environmental education.