Population Genetic Structure at the Northern Edge of the Distribution of Alexandrium catenella in the Patagonian Fjords and Its Expansion Along the Open Pacific Ocean Coast

In southern Chile, Alexandrium catenella is the main species generating harmful algal blooms (HABs) and over time it has expanded its range since it was first recorded in the Magallanes region in 1972. In 2016 a severe bloom of an Alexandrium species occurred, which was notable for its intensity and...

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Main Authors: Javier Paredes, Daniel Varela, Camila Martínez, Andrea Zúñiga, Karen Correa, Adrián Villarroel, Bianca Olivares
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmars.2018.00532/full