As global temperatures continue to rise, accurate predicted species distribution models will
be important for forecasting the movement of range-shifting species. These predictions rely …

Ascidians or sea squirts are among the marine taxa with the most introduced species
worldwide. These animals have a suite of biological characteristics that contribute to their …

Shellfish reefs around the world have become degraded, and recent efforts have focused on
restoring these valuable habitats. This study is the first to assess the efficacy of a bouchot …

Improved inland culturing methods for marine invertebrates are the most important
prerequisite for the establishment of inbred lines. Here, we study the effects of improved diet …

In 2019 the first specimens of the European ascidian Ascidiella aspersa were recorded at
two southern California locations in and near Long Beach, the first records for the NE Pacific …

The European sea squirt, Ascidiella aspersa was first found as an alien species in 2008 from
Funka Bay, Hokkaido, northern Japan, causing serious damage to the scallop aquaculture …

Ascidiella aspersa, originally native to the northeastern Atlantic, has emerged as a prolific
invasive species in coastal waters worldwide. In 2010, it was identified as an alien species …

The generic affiliation of the single Japanese record of the ascidian genus Ascidiella, as" A.
virginea (Müller)" by Hartmeyer in 1902, was questioned by Nishikawa in 1995 because of …

This study was performed to investigate the effects of water temperature and salinity on the
egg development and larval attachment of Ascidiella aspersa. The egg development and …

The generic affiliation of the single Japanese record of the ascidian genus Ascidietta, as" A.
virginea (MtiIIer)" by Hartmeyer in 1902, was questioned by Nishikawa in 1995 because of …