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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Ascidian introductions through the Suez Canal: The case study of an Indo-Pacific species
Marine Pollution Bulletin, Volume 64, No. 10, Year 2012
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Although marine biological invasions via the Suez Canal have been extensively documented, little is known about the introduction of non-indigenous ascidians (Chordata, Ascidiacea), a group containing particularly aggressive invasive species. Here, we used a multidisciplinary approach to study the introduction of the ascidian Herdmania momus into the Mediterranean Sea. We reviewed its taxonomy and global distribution, and analyzed how genetic variation is partitioned between sides of the Suez Canal. The taxonomic revision showed that H. momus currently has a wide Indo-Pacific distribution. Genetic data indicated two well-differentiated colonization histories across the eastern Mediterranean. Our findings suggest that the range expansion of H. momus has been greatly facilitated by the combined effect of human-mediated transport and the species' ability to adapt to different environments. The integrative approach presented here is critical to attain a holistic understanding of marine biological invasions, especially when studying groups with a poorly resolved taxonomy. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Rius, Marc
United States, Davis
University of California, Davis
Spain, Madrid
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
Shenkar, Noa
Israel, Tel Aviv-yafo
Tel Aviv University
Statistics
Citations: 22
Authors: 2
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.marpolbul.2012.06.029
ISSN:
18793363
Research Areas
Genetics And Genomics
Study Design
Case Study
Study Approach
Qualitative