Ecological Review of the Ciona Species Complex
The set of four closely related solitary ascidians Ciona spp. were once considered a single
cosmopolitan species, Ciona intestinalis, but are now recognized as genetically and …
cosmopolitan species, Ciona intestinalis, but are now recognized as genetically and …
Water eDNA metabarcoding is effective in detecting non-native species in marinas, but detection errors still hinder its use for passive monitoring
Marinas are high-priority targets for marine non-indigenous species (NIS), where they
compose a large portion of the biofouling communities. The practicality of water samples …
compose a large portion of the biofouling communities. The practicality of water samples …
An introgression breakthrough left by an anthropogenic contact between two ascidians
Human‐driven translocations of species have diverse evolutionary consequences such as
promoting hybridization between previously geographically isolated taxa. This is well …
promoting hybridization between previously geographically isolated taxa. This is well …
Pollution gradient leads to local adaptation and small-scale spatial variability of communities and functions in an urban marine environment
Urbanization of coastal habitats, of which harbors and marinas are the paragon, has led to
various ecological paradigms about their functioning. Harbor infrastructures offer new hard …
various ecological paradigms about their functioning. Harbor infrastructures offer new hard …
Metabarcoding on planktonic larval stages: an efficient approach for detecting and investigating life cycle dynamics of benthic aliens
High-throughput sequencing (HTS) technologies offer new promise to support surveillance
programs targeting marine non-indigenous species (NIS). Metabarcoding might surpass …
programs targeting marine non-indigenous species (NIS). Metabarcoding might surpass …
Habitat formation prevails over predation in influencing fouling communities
JC Leclerc, F Viard - Ecology and Evolution, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Coastal human‐made structures, such as marinas and harbors, are expanding worldwide.
Species assemblages described from these artificial habitats are novel relative to natural …
Species assemblages described from these artificial habitats are novel relative to natural …
Introgression between highly divergent sea squirt genomes: an adaptive breakthrough?
Human-mediated introductions are reshuffling species distribution on a global scale.
Consequently, an increasing number of allopatric taxa are now brought into contact …
Consequently, an increasing number of allopatric taxa are now brought into contact …
Non-indigenous species contribute equally to biofouling communities in international vs local ports in the Biobío region, Chile
JC Leclerc, F Viard, E González Sepúlveda, C Díaz… - Biofouling, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Growing coastal urbanization together with the intensification of maritime traffic are major
processes explaining the increasing rate of biological introductions in marine environments …
processes explaining the increasing rate of biological introductions in marine environments …
Chemical cues affecting recruitment and juvenile habitat selection in marine versus freshwater systems
SM Bilodeau, ME Hay - Aquatic Ecology, 2022 - Springer
Marine and freshwater ecosystems differ in persistence, size, population connectivity, and
the variance in physical and biotic conditions they experience. These differences may select …
the variance in physical and biotic conditions they experience. These differences may select …
Seasonal patterns of settlement and growth of introduced and native ascidians in bivalve cultures in the Ebro Delta (NE Iberian Peninsula)
M Casso, M Navarro, V Ordóñez… - Regional Studies in …, 2018 - Elsevier
Ascidians are important both as invasive species and as a fouling group in artificial marine
habitats, causing negative impacts in aquaculture settings and the surrounding environment …
habitats, causing negative impacts in aquaculture settings and the surrounding environment …