A goal of phylogeography is to relate patterns of genetic differentiation to potential historical
geographic isolating events. Quaternary glaciations, particularly the one culminating in the …

The family Ocypodidae is a group of intertidal brachyuran crabs found in tropical to
temperate seas worldwide. While the family has historically included many subfamilies, most …

Globalization facilitates the spread of invasive alien species (IAS) as international commerce
develops new trade routes, markets, and products. New technologies increase the pace at …

Il a été démontré que l'utilisation d'une section de 650 paires de bases du gène
mitochondrial de la cyto chrome c oxydase I (COI) permet de faire des identifications au …

The geological history of the Mediterranean Sea, its hydrography and connection with the
Atlantic Ocean have been well documented. Despite a wealth of historical and …

Most invasion histories include an estimated arrival time, followed by range expansion. Yet,
such linear progression may not tell the entire story. The European green crab (Carcinus …

Abstract The European green crab Carcinus maenas is one of the world's most successful
aquatic invaders, having established populations on every continent with temperate shores …

Carcinus maenas (the “shore crab” or “European green crab”) is a very proficient invader
(considered to be one of the world's 100 worst invaders by the IUCN) due to its phenotypic …

As global warming accelerates, there is increasing concern about how ecosystems may
change as a result of species loss and replacement. Here, we examined the thermal …

From the depths of the oceans to the shallow estuaries and wetlands of our coasts,
organisms of the marine environment are teeming with unique adaptations to cope with a …