Genetic Data Suggest Multiple Introductions of the Lionfish (<i>Pterois miles</i>) into the Mediterranean Sea

Genetic Data Suggest Multiple Introductions of the Lionfish (<i>Pterois miles</i>) into the Mediterranean Sea

Widespread reports over the last six years confirm the establishment of lionfish (Pterois miles) populations in the eastern Mediterranean. Accumulated knowledge on lionfish invasions in the western Atlantic Ocean has shown that it is a successful invader and can have negative impacts on native speci...

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Main Authors: Andreas C. Dimitriou, Niki Chartosia, Jason M. Hall-Spencer, Periklis Kleitou, Carlos Jimenez, Charalampos Antoniou, Louis Hadjioannou, Demetris Kletou, Spyros Sfenthourakis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Diversity
Subjects:
invasive species
genetic diversity
Lessepsian migration
haplotype network
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/11/9/149

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