Ascidians as models for studying invasion success
During the past three decades, coastal marine waters have become among the most
invaded habitats globally. Ascidians are among the most notorious invaders in these …
invaded habitats globally. Ascidians are among the most notorious invaders in these …
Life History and Population Dynamics of Green Crabs (Carcinus maenas)
AM Young, JA Elliott - Fishes, 2019 - mdpi.com
Carcinus maenas (the “shore crab” or “European green crab”) is a very proficient invader
(considered to be one of the world's 100 worst invaders by the IUCN) due to its phenotypic …
(considered to be one of the world's 100 worst invaders by the IUCN) due to its phenotypic …
A framework for engaging stakeholders on the management of alien species
Alien species can have major ecological and socioeconomic impacts in their novel ranges
and so effective management actions are needed. However, management can be …
and so effective management actions are needed. However, management can be …
Deep invasion ecology and the assembly of communities in historical time
JT Carlton - Biological invasions in marine ecosystems: ecological …, 2009 - Springer
A critical component of—and a limitation on—interpreting community structure is a detailed
understanding of the ecological and evolutionary history of the assemblage of species in …
understanding of the ecological and evolutionary history of the assemblage of species in …
Crossing the Species Barrier: Genomic Hotspots of Introgression between Two Highly Divergent Ciona intestinalis Species
Inferring a realistic demographic model from genetic data is an important challenge to gain
insights into the historical events during the speciation process and to detect molecular …
insights into the historical events during the speciation process and to detect molecular …
The non-native solitary ascidian Ciona intestinalis (L.) depresses species richness
Non-native ascidians are a dominant feature of many sessile marine communities
throughout the world and may have negative effects on species diversity. We tested effects …
throughout the world and may have negative effects on species diversity. We tested effects …
Introduced and cryptogenic marine and estuarine species of South Africa
The introduction history, systematics, transport vectors and distribution patterns of 85
introduced and 39 cryptogenic marine or estuarine animals and plants of South Africa are …
introduced and 39 cryptogenic marine or estuarine animals and plants of South Africa are …
Vessel in-water cleaning or treatment: identification of environmental risks and science needs for evidence-based decision making
C Scianni, E Georgiades - Frontiers in Marine Science, 2019 - frontiersin.org
The accumulation of aquatic organisms on the wetted surfaces of vessels (ie, vessel
biofouling) negatively impacts world-wide ship** through reductions in vessel …
biofouling) negatively impacts world-wide ship** through reductions in vessel …
Revealing the scale of marine bioinvasions in develo** regions: a South African re-assessment
As recently as 2009 the number of introductions recorded for South Africa comprised 22
marine and estuarine species. This review aims to reassess the diversity and scale of …
marine and estuarine species. This review aims to reassess the diversity and scale of …
Contrasting global genetic patterns in two biologically similar, widespread and invasive Ciona species (Tunicata, Ascidiacea)
Human-mediated dispersal interplays with natural processes and complicates
understanding of the biogeographical history of species. This is exemplified by two invasive …
understanding of the biogeographical history of species. This is exemplified by two invasive …