The alien ascidian Styela
clava now invading the Sea of Marmara (Tunicata: Ascidiacea) |
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Authors: | Melih Ertan ?inar |
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Institution: | 1.Ege University, Faculty of Fisheries, Department of Hydrobiology, 35100, Bornova, İzmir, Turkey |
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Abstract: | During the implementation of a large project aimed to investigate the benthic community structures of the Sea of Marmara, specimens of the invasive ascidian species Styela
clava were collected on natural substrata (rocks) at 10 m depth at one locality (Karamürsel) in İzmit Bay. The specimens were mature, containing gametes, indicating that the species had become established in the area. The Sea of Marmara seems to provide suitable conditions for this species to survive and form proliferating populations. |
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Keywords: | Invasive alien species Styela
clava" target="_blank">Styela
clava Ascidiacea" target="_blank">Ascidiacea Tunicata" target="_blank">Tunicata Sea of Marmara |
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