Predation limits spread of Didemnum vexillum into natural habitats from refuges on anthropogenic structures.

Non-indigenous species can dominate fouling assemblages on artificial structures in marine environments; however, the extent to which infected structures act as reservoirs for subsequent spread to natural habitats is poorly understood. Didemnum vexillum is one of few colonial ascidian species that i...

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Published in:	PLoS ONE
Main Authors:	Barrie M Forrest, Lauren M Fletcher, Javier Atalah, Richard F Piola, Grant A Hopkins
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Online Access:	http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3861443?pdf=render