This systematic review analysed scientific publications to identify relevant research about
the impact of alien polychaete species around the world, using the PRISMA (Preferred …

The Serpulidae are a large family of sedentary polychaetes, characterized by a calcareous
habitation tube, which they cannot leave. The calcium carbonate tube is in the form of both …

Artificial structures in ports are commonly colonized by non-indigenous epifauna that
tolerate high pollution levels. Bioconstructions built by alien species may offer sheltered …

Human-generated underwater noise and its effect on marine biota is recognized as an
important issue. Boat noise can affect the communication success of fish species that use …

Coastal lagoons are valuable sources of ecosystem services and important for regional
development plans. Human pressure threats these areas, so increasing knowledge about …

Invasive ecosystem engineers change habitat attributes and species abundance, affecting
the structure of invaded communities. In the Mar Chiquita coastal lagoon (37° 40′ S, 57° …

The variability of some population (demo) parameters of the gammarid amphipod Melita
palmata was associated with contrasting habitat structures created by the non‐indigenous …

Despite a rich taxonomic literature on the symbionts of ascidians, the nature of these
symbioses remains poorly understood. In the Egyptian Red Sea, the solitary ascidian …

Abstract Macroalgae in Mar Chiquita coastal lagoon (37° 40′ S, 57° 23′ W, Argentina)
settle on small-hard substrates on sediments and complex reef-like structures with tubes and …

Abstract Boccardiella ligerica (Ferronniere, 1898) is an exotic polychaete introduced to the
southwestern Atlantic Ocean. The species was described for the region 36 years ago, and …