Much of what we know about speciation comes from detailed studies of well‐known model
systems. Although there have been several important syntheses on speciation, few (if any) …

Zooplankton are critical to the vitality of estuaries and coastal waters. In this revised edition
of Johnson and Allen's instant classic, readers are taken on a tour of the miniature universe …

Fifty‐six sequences of the mitochondrial 16S RNA gene were generated for hydroids,
belonging to six nominal families—Eudendriidae, Lafoeidae, Haleciidae, Sertulariidae …

Medusae (aka jellyfish) have multiphasic life cycles and a propensity to adapt to, and
proliferate in, a plethora of aquatic habitats, connecting them to a number of ecological and …

Identification of hydrozoan species is challenging, even for taxonomic experts, due to the
scarcity of distinct morphological characters and phenotypic plasticity. DNA barcoding …

Some of the most interesting and enigmatic cnidarians are classified within the hydrozoan
subclass Trachylina. Despite being relatively depauperate in species richness, the clade …

Shipping has contributed strongly to biological invasions in coastal ecosystems, transferring
species in ballast tanks and on exposed underwater surfaces (hulls). A long history exists …

Understanding the patterns and dynamics of biological invasions is a crucial prerequisite to
predicting and mitigating their potential ecological and economic impacts. Unfortunately, in …

Moura, CJ, Cunha, MR, Porteiro, FM & Rogers, AD (2011). The use of the DNA barcode
gene 16S mRNA for the clarification of taxonomic problems within the family Sertulariidae …

Invasions mediated by humans have been reported from around the world, and ships'
ballast water has been recognized as the main source of marine invaders worldwide. Some …