The class Ascidiacea presents fundamental opportunities for research in the fields of
development, evolution, ecology, natural products and more. This review provides a …

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 …

Drosophila suzukii ovoposits and feeds on healthy fruits, unlike most other Drosophila
species. It has been traditionally reported from Asia, but in the last 2 years it has been …

The southern African marine realm is located at the transition zone between the Atlantic and
Indo-Pacific biomes. Its biodiversity is particularly rich and comprises faunal and floral …

Estimates of genetic diversity represent a valuable resource for biodiversity assessments
and are increasingly used to guide conservation and management programs. The most …

The magnitude of the worldwide invasions of Didemnum vexillum Kott, 2002 has taken a
number of years to be comprehended. During the past 15 years, it has been identified as …

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 …

All ontogenetic stages of a life cycle are exposed to environmental conditions so that
population persistence depends on the performance of both adults and offspring. Most …

Genetic tools have greatly aided in tracing the sources and colonization history of introduced
species. However, recurrent introductions and repeated shuffling of populations may have …

During the past 30 years, 42 molecular studies have been undertaken in New Zealand to
examine the phylogeography of coastal benthic invertebrates and plants. Here, we identify …