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2. Background field method in the Wilson formulation

Author

Bonini, M. and Tricarico, E.

Subjects
High Energy Physics - Theory
Abstract

A cutoff regularization for a pure Yang-Mills theory is implemented within the background field method keeping explicit the gauge invariance of the effective action. The method has been applied to compute the beta function at one loop order., Comment: LaTex 13 pages, 1 figure; to appear in Nucl.Phys.B

Published
2001
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3. Fine-tuning and the Wilson renormalization group

Author

Bonini, M. and Tricarico, E.

Subjects
High Energy Physics - Theory
Abstract

We use the Wilson renormalization group (RG) formulation to solve the fine-tuning procedure needed in renormalization schemes breaking the gauge symmetry. To illustrate this method we systematically compute the non-invariant couplings of the ultraviolet action of the SU(2) pure Yang-Mills theory at one-loop order., Comment: 21 pages, Latex epsfig to be published in Nucl.Phys.B

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2000
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4. An update of the known distribution and status of Cherax spp. in Italy (Crustacea, Parastacidae)

Author

Vecchioni L., Marrone F., Chirco P., Arizza V., Tricarico E., Arculeo M., Vecchioni L., Marrone F., Chirco P., Arizza V., Tricarico E., and Arculeo M.

Subjects
aquaculture, Ecology, biological invasions, Procambarus impact, local extinction, Settore BIO/05 - Zoologia, cytochrome c oxidase subunit I, ornamental trade, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Abstract

To date, only two Cherax species have been reported to occur in Italy, i.e., C. destructor Clark, 1936 and C. quadricarinatus (von Martens, 1868), both in the wild and in aquaculture farms. Therefore, we aimed to update their current status and distribution in Italian mainland and Sicily. In addition, we investigated the origin of their known populations, and their possible routes of invasion. In order to genetically characterize the Cherax populations occurring in Italian inland waters and aquaculture facilities, the barcode region of the mtDNA gene cytochrome oxidase subunit I was sequenced in the available specimens originating from an aquaculture facility and a museum collection. The sampling campaigns conducted in 2021 did not lead to the collection of any Cherax individuals in the sites where the species was formerly reported to occur. The recent failures to detect Cherax spp. from Italian inland waters might be due to the inability of the species to cope with the Italian climate, which is likely for C. quadricarinatus but less so for C. destructor, to the possible impact of the alien red swamp crayfish Procambarus clarkii (as well as its indirect impact i.e., the spread of the crayfish plague for which yabby is susceptible), which occurs in both the sites where C. destructor was reported in Italy, or to the burrowing habits of the species, which might lead to overlook their presence when present at low densities. In the light of the well-known impact of invasive crayfish and considering the scant knowledge about the current distribution and status of Cherax species in Italy, a regular monitoring of their possible presence is recommended.

Published
2022
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5. Benign focal liver lesions: The role of magnetic resonance imaging

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Gatti, M, Maino, C, Tore, D, Carisio, A, Darvizeh, F, Tricarico, E, Inchingolo, R, Ippolito, D, Faletti, R, Gatti M., Maino C., Tore D., Carisio A., Darvizeh F., Tricarico E., Inchingolo R., Ippolito D., Faletti R., Gatti, M, Maino, C, Tore, D, Carisio, A, Darvizeh, F, Tricarico, E, Inchingolo, R, Ippolito, D, Faletti, R, Gatti M., Maino C., Tore D., Carisio A., Darvizeh F., Tricarico E., Inchingolo R., Ippolito D., and Faletti R.

Abstract

Liver lesions are common findings in radiologists’ daily routine. They are a complex category of pathology that range from solitary benign lesions to primary liver cancer and liver metastases. Benign focal liver lesions can arise from different liver cell types: Epithelial (hepatocytes and biliary cells) and nonepithelial (mesenchymal cells). Liver magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a fundamental radiological method in these patients as it allows with its multiparametric approach optimal non-invasive tissue characterization. Furthermore, advanced liver MRI techniques such as diffusion-weighted imaging and hepatobiliary contrast agents have improved the detection of focal liver lesions and can be highly effective in differentiating pseudotumor from tumors, as well as benign from malignant lesions, and can also be used for differential diagnosis. Although histological examination can be useful in making a definitive diagnosis, MRI is an important modality in the diagnosis of liver lesions with a significant impact on patient care. This aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of benign liver lesions on MRI.

Published
2022

6. Role of gadoxetic acid-enhanced liver magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of hepatocellular carcinoma after locoregional treatment

Author

Gatti, M, Maino, C, Darvizeh, F, Serafini, A, Tricarico, E, Guarneri, A, Inchingolo, R, Ippolito, D, Ricardi, U, Fonio, P, Faletti, R, Gatti M., Maino C., Darvizeh F., Serafini A., Tricarico E., Guarneri A., Inchingolo R., Ippolito D., Ricardi U., Fonio P., Faletti R., Gatti, M, Maino, C, Darvizeh, F, Serafini, A, Tricarico, E, Guarneri, A, Inchingolo, R, Ippolito, D, Ricardi, U, Fonio, P, Faletti, R, Gatti M., Maino C., Darvizeh F., Serafini A., Tricarico E., Guarneri A., Inchingolo R., Ippolito D., Ricardi U., Fonio P., and Faletti R.

Abstract

Locoregional treatments, as alternatives to surgery, play a key role in the management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Liver magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) enables a multiparametric assessment, going beyond the traditional dynamic computed tomography approach. Moreover, the use of hepatobiliary agents can improve diagnostic accuracy and are becoming important in the diagnosis and follow-up of HCC. However, the main challenge is to quickly identify classical responses to loco-regional treatments in order to determine the most suitable management strategy for each patient. The aim of this review is to provide a summary of the most common and uncommon liver MRI findings in patients who underwent loco-regional treatments for HCC, with a special focus on ablative therapies (radiofrequency, microwaves and cryoablation), transarterial chemoembolization, trans-arterial radio-embolization and stereotactic ablative radiotherapy techniques, considering the usefulness of gadoxetate disodium (Gd-EOB-DTPA) contrast agent.

Published
2022

7. Chapter 2. Trends and status of alien and invasive alien species

Author

Hui, C., Werenkraut, V., Seebens, H., Meyerson, L.A., Rahlao, S.J., Lenzner, B., Tricarico, E., Aleksanyan, A., Courchamp, F., Keskin, E., Saeedi, H., Tawake, A., Pyšek, P., Hughes, K., et al., Hui, C., Werenkraut, V., Seebens, H., Meyerson, L.A., Rahlao, S.J., Lenzner, B., Tricarico, E., Aleksanyan, A., Courchamp, F., Keskin, E., Saeedi, H., Tawake, A., Pyšek, P., Hughes, K., and et al.

Published
2023

11. Gadoxetic acid magnetic-enhanced resonance imaging in the diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma

Author

Inchingolo, R, Maino, C, Gatti, M, Tricarico, E, Nardella, M, Grazioli, L, Sironi, S, Ippolito, D, Faletti, R, Inchingolo R., Maino C., Gatti M., Tricarico E., Nardella M., Grazioli L., Sironi S., Ippolito D., Faletti R., Inchingolo, R, Maino, C, Gatti, M, Tricarico, E, Nardella, M, Grazioli, L, Sironi, S, Ippolito, D, Faletti, R, Inchingolo R., Maino C., Gatti M., Tricarico E., Nardella M., Grazioli L., Sironi S., Ippolito D., and Faletti R.

Abstract

The use of liver magnetic resonance imaging is increasing thanks to its multiparametric sequences that allow a better tissue characterization, and the use of hepatobiliary contrast agents. This review aims to evaluate gadoxetic acid enhanced magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis and staging of cholangiocarcinoma and its different clinical and radiological classifications proposed in the literature. We also analyze the epidemiology, risk factors in correlation with clinical findings and laboratory data.

Published
2020

12. DOMINANCE HIERARCHIES AND STATUS RECOGNITION IN THE THREATENED CRAYFISH AUSTROPOTAMOBIUS ITALICUS

Author

TRICARICO E., RENAI B., and GHERARDI F.

Subjects
dominance hierarchies, status recognition, Austropotamobius italicus, Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling, SH1-691
Abstract

This study aims at investigating the formation and maintenance of dominance hierarchies in the white-clawed crayfish, Austropotamobius italicus, a threatened species in Italy. To this end, we investigated the behaviour of size-matched pairs of intact males and followed an experimental design composed of three phases: (1) isolation for a week, (2) combat for five days, and (3) experimental phase in Day 6. This latter phase consisted in switching individuals of the same or of a different status between 15 pairs and in leaving the remaining 5 pairs as before. Therefore, we formed pairs composed of unfamiliar (and familiar) opponents having different (and the same) status. The results show that (a) A. italicus establishes stable dominance hierarchies; (b) A. italicus is able to recognise the status, but not the identity, of its rival; and (c) status recognition is associated with “winner and loser” effects.

Published
2005
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13. Speaking their language – Development of a multilingual decision-support tool for communicating invasive species risks to decision makers and stakeholders

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Copp, G.H., Vilizzi, L., Wei, H., Li, S, Piria, M., Al-Faisal, A.J., Almeida, D., Atique, U., Al-Wazzan, Z., Bakiu, R., Bašić, T., Bui, T.D., Canning-Clode, J., Castro, N., Chaichana, R., Çoker, T., Dashinov, D., Ekmekçi, F.G., Erős, T., Ferincz, Á., Ferreira, T., Giannetto, D., Gilles, A.S., Głowacki, Ł., Goulletquer, P., Interesova, E., Iqbal, S., Jakubčinová, K., Kanongdate, K., Kim, J.-E., Kopecký, O., Kostov, V., Koutsikos, N., Kozic, S., Kristan, P., Kurita, Y., Lee, H.-G., Leuven, R.S.E.W., Lipinskaya, T., Lukas, J., Marchini, A., Gonzalez Martínez, A.I., Masson, L., Memedemin, D., Moghaddas, S.D., Monteiro, J., Mumladze, L., Naddafi, R., Năvodaru, I., Olsson, K.H., Onikura, N., Paganelli, D., Pavia, R.T., Perdikaris, C., Pickholtz, R., Pietraszewski, D., Povž, M., Preda, C., Ristovska, M., Rosíková, K., Santos, J.M., Semenchenko, V., Senanan, W., Simonović, P., Smeti, E., Števove, B., Švolíková, K., Ta, K.A.T., Tarkan, A.S., Top, N., Tricarico, E., Uzunova, E., Vardakas, L., Verreycken, H., Zięba, G., Mendoza, R., Copp, G.H., Vilizzi, L., Wei, H., Li, S, Piria, M., Al-Faisal, A.J., Almeida, D., Atique, U., Al-Wazzan, Z., Bakiu, R., Bašić, T., Bui, T.D., Canning-Clode, J., Castro, N., Chaichana, R., Çoker, T., Dashinov, D., Ekmekçi, F.G., Erős, T., Ferincz, Á., Ferreira, T., Giannetto, D., Gilles, A.S., Głowacki, Ł., Goulletquer, P., Interesova, E., Iqbal, S., Jakubčinová, K., Kanongdate, K., Kim, J.-E., Kopecký, O., Kostov, V., Koutsikos, N., Kozic, S., Kristan, P., Kurita, Y., Lee, H.-G., Leuven, R.S.E.W., Lipinskaya, T., Lukas, J., Marchini, A., Gonzalez Martínez, A.I., Masson, L., Memedemin, D., Moghaddas, S.D., Monteiro, J., Mumladze, L., Naddafi, R., Năvodaru, I., Olsson, K.H., Onikura, N., Paganelli, D., Pavia, R.T., Perdikaris, C., Pickholtz, R., Pietraszewski, D., Povž, M., Preda, C., Ristovska, M., Rosíková, K., Santos, J.M., Semenchenko, V., Senanan, W., Simonović, P., Smeti, E., Števove, B., Švolíková, K., Ta, K.A.T., Tarkan, A.S., Top, N., Tricarico, E., Uzunova, E., Vardakas, L., Verreycken, H., Zięba, G., and Mendoza, R.

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2021

14. A global-scale screening of non-native aquatic organisms to identify potentially invasive species under current and future climate conditions

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Vilizzi, L., Copp, G.H., Hill, J.E., Adamovich, B., Aislabie, L., Akin, D., Al-Faisal, A.J., Almeida, D., Azmai, M.N.A., Bakiu, R., Bellati, A., Bernier, R., Bies, J.M., Bilge, G., Branco, P., Bui, T.D., Canning-Clode, J., Cardoso Ramos, H.A., Castellanos-Galindo, G.A., Castro, N., Chaichana, R., Chainho, P., Chan, J., Cunico, A.M., Curd, A., Dangchana, P., Dashinov, D., Davison, P.I., de Camargo, M.P., Dodd, J.A., Durland Donahou, A.L., Edsman, L., Ekmekçi, F.G., Elphinstone-Davis, J., Erős, T., Evangelista, C., Fenwick, G., Ferincz, Á., Ferreira, T., Feunteun, E., Filiz, H., Forneck, S.C., Gajduchenko, H.S., Gama Monteiro, J., Gestoso, I., Giannetto, D., Gilles A.S., Jr, Gizzi, F., Glamuzina, B., Glamuzina, L., Goldsmit, J., Gollasch, S., Goulletquer, P., Grabowska, J., Harmer, R., Haubrock, P.J., He, D., Hean, J.W., Herczeg, G., Howland, K.L., İlhan, A., Interesova, E., Jakubčinová, K., Jelmert, A., Johnsen, S.I., Kakareko, T., Kanongdate, K., Killi, N., Kim, J.-E., Kırankaya, Ş.G., Kňazovická, D., Kopecký, O., Kostov, V., Koutsikos, N., Kozic, S., Kuljanishvili, T., Kumar, B., Kumar, L., Kurita, Y., Kurtul, I., Lazzaro, L., Lee, L., Lehtiniemi, M., Leonardi, G., Leuven, R.S.E.W., Li, S., Lipinskaya, T., Liu, F., Lloyd, L., Lorenzoni, M., Luna, S.A., Lyons, T.J., Magellan, K., Malmstrøm, M., Marchini, A., Marr, S.M., Masson, G., Masson, L., McKenzie, C.H., Memedemin, D., Mendoza, R., Minchin, D., Miossec, L., Moghaddas, S.D., Moshobane, M.C., Mumladze, L., Naddafi, R., Najafi-Majd, E., Năstase, A., Năvodaru, I., Neal, J.W., Nienhuis, S., Nimtim, M., Nolan, E.T., Occhipinti-Ambrogi, A., Ojaveer, H., Olenin, S., Olsson, K., Onikura, N., O'Shaughnessy, K., Paganelli, D., Parretti, P., Patoka, J., Pavia R.T.B., Jr, Pellitteri-Rosa, D., Pelletier-Rousseau, M., Peralta, E.M., Perdikaris, C., Pietraszewski, D., Piria, M., Pitois, S., Pompei, L., Poulet, N., Preda, C., Puntila-Dodd, R., Qashqaei, A.T., Radočaj, T., Rahmani, H., Raj, S., Reeves, D., Ristovska, M., Rizevsky, V., Robertson, D.R., Robertson, P., Ruykys, L., Saba, A.O., Santos, J.M., Sarı, H.M., Segurado, P., Semenchenko, V., Senanan, W., Simard, N., Simonović, P., Skóra, M.E., Slovák Švolíková, K., Smeti, E., Šmídová, T., Špelić, I., Srėbalienė, G., Stasolla, G., Stebbing, P., Števove, B., Suresh, V.R., Szajbert, B., Ta, K.A.T., Tarkan, A.S., Tempesti, J., Therriault, T.W., Tidbury, H.J., Top-Karakuş, N., Tricarico, E., Troca, D.F.A., Tsiamis, K., Tuckett, Q.M., Tutman, P., Uyan, U., Uzunova, E., Vardakas, L., Velle, G., Verreycken, H., Vintsek, L., Wei, H., Weiperth, A., Weyl, O.L.F., Winter, E.R., Włodarczyk, R., Wood, L.E., Yang, R., Yapıcı, S., Yeo, S.S.B., Yoğurtçuoğlu, B., Yunnie, A.L.E., Zhu, Y., Zięba, G., Žitňanová, K., Clarke, S., Vilizzi, L., Copp, G.H., Hill, J.E., Adamovich, B., Aislabie, L., Akin, D., Al-Faisal, A.J., Almeida, D., Azmai, M.N.A., Bakiu, R., Bellati, A., Bernier, R., Bies, J.M., Bilge, G., Branco, P., Bui, T.D., Canning-Clode, J., Cardoso Ramos, H.A., Castellanos-Galindo, G.A., Castro, N., Chaichana, R., Chainho, P., Chan, J., Cunico, A.M., Curd, A., Dangchana, P., Dashinov, D., Davison, P.I., de Camargo, M.P., Dodd, J.A., Durland Donahou, A.L., Edsman, L., Ekmekçi, F.G., Elphinstone-Davis, J., Erős, T., Evangelista, C., Fenwick, G., Ferincz, Á., Ferreira, T., Feunteun, E., Filiz, H., Forneck, S.C., Gajduchenko, H.S., Gama Monteiro, J., Gestoso, I., Giannetto, D., Gilles A.S., Jr, Gizzi, F., Glamuzina, B., Glamuzina, L., Goldsmit, J., Gollasch, S., Goulletquer, P., Grabowska, J., Harmer, R., Haubrock, P.J., He, D., Hean, J.W., Herczeg, G., Howland, K.L., İlhan, A., Interesova, E., Jakubčinová, K., Jelmert, A., Johnsen, S.I., Kakareko, T., Kanongdate, K., Killi, N., Kim, J.-E., Kırankaya, Ş.G., Kňazovická, D., Kopecký, O., Kostov, V., Koutsikos, N., Kozic, S., Kuljanishvili, T., Kumar, B., Kumar, L., Kurita, Y., Kurtul, I., Lazzaro, L., Lee, L., Lehtiniemi, M., Leonardi, G., Leuven, R.S.E.W., Li, S., Lipinskaya, T., Liu, F., Lloyd, L., Lorenzoni, M., Luna, S.A., Lyons, T.J., Magellan, K., Malmstrøm, M., Marchini, A., Marr, S.M., Masson, G., Masson, L., McKenzie, C.H., Memedemin, D., Mendoza, R., Minchin, D., Miossec, L., Moghaddas, S.D., Moshobane, M.C., Mumladze, L., Naddafi, R., Najafi-Majd, E., Năstase, A., Năvodaru, I., Neal, J.W., Nienhuis, S., Nimtim, M., Nolan, E.T., Occhipinti-Ambrogi, A., Ojaveer, H., Olenin, S., Olsson, K., Onikura, N., O'Shaughnessy, K., Paganelli, D., Parretti, P., Patoka, J., Pavia R.T.B., Jr, Pellitteri-Rosa, D., Pelletier-Rousseau, M., Peralta, E.M., Perdikaris, C., Pietraszewski, D., Piria, M., Pitois, S., Pompei, L., Poulet, N., Preda, C., Puntila-Dodd, R., Qashqaei, A.T., Radočaj, T., Rahmani, H., Raj, S., Reeves, D., Ristovska, M., Rizevsky, V., Robertson, D.R., Robertson, P., Ruykys, L., Saba, A.O., Santos, J.M., Sarı, H.M., Segurado, P., Semenchenko, V., Senanan, W., Simard, N., Simonović, P., Skóra, M.E., Slovák Švolíková, K., Smeti, E., Šmídová, T., Špelić, I., Srėbalienė, G., Stasolla, G., Stebbing, P., Števove, B., Suresh, V.R., Szajbert, B., Ta, K.A.T., Tarkan, A.S., Tempesti, J., Therriault, T.W., Tidbury, H.J., Top-Karakuş, N., Tricarico, E., Troca, D.F.A., Tsiamis, K., Tuckett, Q.M., Tutman, P., Uyan, U., Uzunova, E., Vardakas, L., Velle, G., Verreycken, H., Vintsek, L., Wei, H., Weiperth, A., Weyl, O.L.F., Winter, E.R., Włodarczyk, R., Wood, L.E., Yang, R., Yapıcı, S., Yeo, S.S.B., Yoğurtçuoğlu, B., Yunnie, A.L.E., Zhu, Y., Zięba, G., Žitňanová, K., and Clarke, S.

Abstract

The threat posed by invasive non-native species worldwide requires a global approach to identify which introduced species are likely to pose an elevated risk of impact to native species and ecosystems. To inform policy, stakeholders and management decisions on global threats to aquatic ecosystems, 195 assessors representing 120 risk assessment areas across all six inhabited continents screened 819 non-native species from 15 groups of aquatic organisms (freshwater, brackish, marine plants and animals) using the Aquatic Species Invasiveness Screening Kit. This multi-lingual decision-support tool for the risk screening of aquatic organisms provides assessors with risk scores for a species under current and future climate change conditions that, following a statistically based calibration, permits the accurate classification of species into high-, medium- and low-risk categories under current and predicted climate conditions. The 1730 screenings undertaken encompassed wide geographical areas (regions, political entities, parts thereof, water bodies, river basins, lake drainage basins, and marine regions), which permitted thresholds to be identified for almost all aquatic organismal groups screened as well as for tropical, temperate and continental climate classes, and for tropical and temperate marine ecoregions. In total, 33 species were identified as posing a ‘very high risk’ of being or becoming invasive, and the scores of several of these species under current climate increased under future climate conditions, primarily due to their wide thermal tolerances. The risk thresholds determined for taxonomic groups and climate zones provide a basis against which area-specific or climate-based calibrated thresholds may be interpreted. In turn, the risk rankings help decision-makers identify which species require an immediate ‘rapid’ management action (e.g. eradication, control) to avoid or mitigate adverse impacts, which require a full risk assessment, and which are to be r

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2021

16. Horizon Scanning to Predict and Prioritize Invasive Alien Species With the Potential to Threaten Human Health and Economies on Cyprus

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Peyton, J.M. Martinou, A.F. Adriaens, T. Chartosia, N. Karachle, P.K. Rabitsch, W. Tricarico, E. Arianoutsou, M. Bacher, S. Bazos, I. Brundu, G. Bruno-McClung, E. Charalambidou, I. Demetriou, M. Galanidi, M. Galil, B. Guillem, R. Hadjiafxentis, K. Hadjioannou, L. Hadjistylli, M. Hall-Spencer, J.M. Jimenez, C. Johnstone, G. Kleitou, P. Kletou, D. Koukkoularidou, D. Leontiou, S. Maczey, N. Michailidis, N. Mountford, J.O. Papatheodoulou, A. Pescott, O.L. Phanis, C. Preda, C. Rorke, S. Shaw, R. Solarz, W. Taylor, C.D. Trajanovski, S. Tziortzis, I. Tzirkalli, E. Uludag, A. Vimercati, G. Zdraveski, K. Zenetos, A. Roy, H.E.

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Invasive alien species (IAS) are known to be a major threat to biodiversity and ecosystem function and there is increasing evidence of their impacts on human health and economies globally. We undertook horizon scanning using expert-elicitation to predict arrivals of IAS that could have adverse human health or economic impacts on the island of Cyprus. Three hundred and twenty five IAS comprising 89 plants, 37 freshwater animals, 61 terrestrial invertebrates, 93 terrestrial vertebrates, and 45 marine species, were assessed during a two-day workshop involving 39 participants to derive two ranked lists: (1) IAS with potential human health impacts (20 species ranked within two bands: 1–10 species or 11–20 species); and, (2) IAS with potential economic impacts (50 species ranked in three bands of 1–10, 11–20, and 21–50). Five species of mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus, Aedes flavopictus, Aedes japonicus, and Culex quinquefasciatus) were considered a potential threat to both human health and economies. It was evident that the IAS identified through this process could potentially arrive through many pathways (25 and 23 pathways were noted for the top 20 IAS on the human health and economic impact lists respectively). The Convention on Biological Diversity Level II (subcategory) pathways Contaminant on plants, pet/aquarium/terrarium species (including live food for such species), hitchhikers in or on aeroplanes, hitchhikers in or on ship/boats, and vehicles were the main pathways that arose across both lists. We discuss the potential of horizon scanning lists to inform biosecurity policies and communication around IAS, highlighting the importance of increasing understanding amongst all stakeholders, including the public, to reduce the risks associated with predicted IAS arrivals. © Copyright © 2020 Peyton, Martinou, Adriaens, Chartosia, Karachle, Rabitsch, Tricarico, Arianoutsou, Bacher, Bazos, Brundu, Bruno-McClung, Charalambidou, Demetriou, Galanidi, Galil, Guillem, Hadjiafxentis, Hadjioannou, Hadjistylli, Hall-Spencer, Jimenez, Johnstone, Kleitou, Kletou, Koukkoularidou, Leontiou, Maczey, Michailidis, Mountford, Papatheodoulou, Pescott, Phanis, Preda, Rorke, Shaw, Solarz, Taylor, Trajanovski, Tziortzis, Tzirkalli, Uludag, Vimercati, Zdraveski, Zenetos and Roy.

Published
2020

17. Risk of invasiveness of non-native aquatic species in the eastern Mediterranean region under current and projected climate conditions

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Tarkan, A. S., primary, Tricarico, E., additional, Vilizzi, L., additional, Bİlge, G., additional, Ekmekçİ, F. G., additional, Filiz, H., additional, Giannetto, D., additional, İlhan, A., additional, Kİllİ, N., additional, Kirankaya, Ş. G., additional, Koutsikos, N., additional, Kozic, S., additional, Kurtul, I., additional, Lazzaro, L., additional, Marchini, A., additional, Occhipinti-Ambrogi, A., additional, Perdikaris, C., additional, Piria, M., additional, Pompei, L., additional, Sari, H., additional, Smeti, E., additional, Stasolla, G., additional, Top, N., additional, Tsiamis, K., additional, Vardakas, L., additional, Yapici, S., additional, Yoğurtçuoğlu, B., additional, and Copp, G. H., additional

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2021
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19. Horizon scanning for invasive alien species with the potential to threaten biodiversity and human health on a Mediterranean island

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Peyton, J. Martinou, A.F. Pescott, O.L. Demetriou, M. Adriaens, T. Arianoutsou, M. Bazos, I. Bean, C.W. Booy, O. Botham, M. Britton, J.R. Cervia, J.L. Charilaou, P. Chartosia, N. Dean, H.J. Delipetrou, P. Dimitriou, A.C. Dörflinger, G. Fawcett, J. Fyttis, G. Galanidis, A. Galil, B. Hadjikyriakou, T. Hadjistylli, M. Ieronymidou, C. Jimenez, C. Karachle, P. Kassinis, N. Kerametsidis, G. Kirschel, A.N.G. Kleitou, P. Kleitou, D. Manolaki, P. Michailidis, N. Mountford, J.O. Nikolaou, C. Papatheodoulou, A. Payiatas, G. Ribeiro, F. Rorke, S.L. Samuel, Y. Savvides, P. Schafer, S.M. Tarkan, A.S. Silva-Rocha, I. Top, N. Tricarico, E. Turvey, K. Tziortzis, I. Tzirkalli, E. Verreycken, H. Winfield, I.J. Zenetos, A. Roy, H.E.

Abstract

Invasive alien species (IAS) are one of the major drivers of change that can negatively affect biodiversity, ecosystem functions and services and human health; islands are particularly vulnerable to biological invasions. Horizon scanning can lead to prioritisation of IAS to inform decision-making and action; its scale and scope can vary depending on the need. We focussed on IAS likely to arrive, establish and affect biodiversity and human health on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The scope of the horizon scanning was the entire island of Cyprus. We used a two-step consensus-building process in which experts reviewed and scored lists of alien species on their likelihood of arrival, establishment and potential to affect biodiversity, ecosystems and/or human health in the next 10 years. We reviewed 225 alien species, considered to be currently absent on Cyprus, across taxa and environments. We agreed upon 100 species that constituted very high, high or medium biodiversity risk, often arriving through multiple pathways of introduction. The remaining 125 species were ranked as low risk. The potential impacts on human health were documented for all 225 species; 82 species were considered to have a potentially negative impact on human health ranging from nuisance to disease transmission. The scope of the horizon scanning was the entire island of Cyprus, but the thematic groups also considered the relevance of the top 100 species to the Sovereign Base Areas of Cyprus, given their differing governance. This horizon scan provides the first systematic exercise to identify invasive alien species of potential concern to biodiversity and ecosystems but also human health within the Mediterranean region. The process and outcomes should provide other islands in the region and beyond with baseline data to improve IAS prioritisation and management. © 2019, The Author(s).

Published
2019

20. Developing a list of invasive alien species likely to threaten biodiversity and ecosystems in the European Union

Author

Roy, Helen E., Bacher, S., Essl, Franz, Adriaens, T., Aldridge, David C., Bishop, J. D. D., Blackburn, T.M., Branquart, E., Brodie, Juliet, Carboneras, C., Cottier-Cook, E.J., Copp, Gordon H., Dean, H.J., Eilenberg, Jørgen, Gallardo, B., Garcia, M., García-Berthou, Emili, Genovesi, Piero, Hulme, Philip E., Kenis, M., Kerckhof, F., Kettunen, M., Minchin, D., Nentwig, Wolfgang, Nieto, Alicia, Pergl, Jan, Pescott, O.L., Peyton, Jodey M., Preda, C., Roques, A., Rorke, S.L., Scalera, Riccardo, Schindler, S., Schönrogge, K., Sewell, J., Solarz, W., Stewart, A.J.A., Tricarico, E., Vanderhoeven, S., van der Velde, G., Vilà, Montserrat, Wood, C.A., Zenetos, Argyro, Rabitsch, W., Roy, Helen E., Bacher, S., Essl, Franz, Adriaens, T., Aldridge, David C., Bishop, J. D. D., Blackburn, T.M., Branquart, E., Brodie, Juliet, Carboneras, C., Cottier-Cook, E.J., Copp, Gordon H., Dean, H.J., Eilenberg, Jørgen, Gallardo, B., Garcia, M., García-Berthou, Emili, Genovesi, Piero, Hulme, Philip E., Kenis, M., Kerckhof, F., Kettunen, M., Minchin, D., Nentwig, Wolfgang, Nieto, Alicia, Pergl, Jan, Pescott, O.L., Peyton, Jodey M., Preda, C., Roques, A., Rorke, S.L., Scalera, Riccardo, Schindler, S., Schönrogge, K., Sewell, J., Solarz, W., Stewart, A.J.A., Tricarico, E., Vanderhoeven, S., van der Velde, G., Vilà, Montserrat, Wood, C.A., Zenetos, Argyro, and Rabitsch, W.

Abstract

The European Union (EU) has recently published its first list of invasive alien species (IAS) of EU concern to which current legislation must apply. The list comprises species known to pose great threats to biodiversity and needs to be maintained and updated. Horizon scanning is seen as critical to identify the most threatening potential IAS that do not yet occur in Europe to be subsequently risk assessed for future listing. Accordingly, we present a systematic consensus horizon scanning procedure to derive a ranked list of potential IAS likely to arrive, establish, spread and have an impact on biodiversity in the region over the next decade. The approach is unique in the continental scale examined, the breadth of taxonomic groups and environments considered, and the methods and data sources used. International experts were brought together to address five broad thematic groups of potential IAS. For each thematic group the experts first independently assembled lists of potential IAS not yet established in the EU but potentially threatening biodiversity if introduced. Experts were asked to score the species within their thematic group for their separate likelihoods of i) arrival, ii) establishment, iii) spread, and iv) magnitude of the potential negative impact on biodiversity within the EU. Experts then convened for a 2-day workshop applying consensus methods to compile a ranked list of potential IAS. From an initial working list of 329 species, a list of 66 species not yet established in the EU that were considered to be very high (8 species), high (40 species) or medium (18 species) risk species was derived. Here, we present these species highlighting the potential negative impacts and the most likely biogeographic regions to be affected by these potential IAS.

Published
2019

21. Conserving European biodiversity across realms

Author

Giakoumi, S, Hermoso, V, Carvalho, S, Markantonatou, V, Dagys, M, Iwamura, T, Probst, W, Smith, R, Yates, KL, Almpanidou, V, Novak, T, Ben-Moshe, N, Katsanevakis, S, Claudet, J, Coll, M, Deidun, A, Essl, F, Garcia-Charton, JA, Jimenez, C, Kark, S, Mandić, M, Mazaris, A, Rabitsch, W, Stelzenmüller, V, Tricarico, E, and Vogiatzakis, I

Subjects
Habitats Directive, threats, Birds Directive, Red List, integrated management, multi-realm species, conservation planning, EU Biodiversity Strategy, funding priorities, Red Lis, QH75, Biology
Abstract

Terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems are connected via multiple biophysical and ecological processes. Identifying and quantifying links among ecosystems is necessary for the uptake of integrated conservation actions across realms. Such actions are particularly important for species using habitats in more than one realm during their daily or life cycle. We reviewed information on the habitats of 2,408 species of European conservation concern and found that 30% of the species use habitats in multiple realms. Transportation and service corridors, which fragment species habitats, were identified as the most important threat impacting similar to 70% of the species. We examined information on 1,567 European Union (EU) conservation projects funded over the past 25 years, to assess the adequacy of efforts toward the conservation of "multi-realm" species at a continental scale. We discovered that less than a third of multi-realm species benefited from projects that included conservation actions across multiple realms. To achieve the EU's conservation target of halting biodiversity loss by 2020 and effectively protect multi-realm species, integrated conservation efforts across realms should be reinforced by: (1) recognizing the need for integrated management at a policy level, (2) revising conservation funding priorities across realms, and (3) implementing integrated land-freshwater-sea conservation planning and management.

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2018
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22. The indigenous crayfish Austropotamobius pallipes complex in a national park of Central Italy

Author

Mazza G., Agostini N., Aquiloni L., Carano G., Inghilesi A. F., Tricarico E., and Gherardi F.

Subjects
indigenous crayfish, protected areas, monitoring, management, Central Italy, Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling, SH1-691
Abstract

The indigenous crayfish Austropotamobius pallipes complex has been recently defined by IUCN as an endangered species but our knowledge about its status in Italy is still provisional. An assessment of the most suitable environments for its survival is crucial to preserve the species and to develop appropriate conservation protocols for its management. To this end, during 2008 and 2009, we analyzed eight watercourses in a protected area of Central Italy for A. pallipes’ presence and for a number of environmental characteristics. Crayfish were found in four out of the eight analyzed watercourses: only one of three old reports was confirmed, while the species has disappeared from the other two. All the streams are characterized by good quality of both water and soil. The differences found for basin and riparian descriptors, canopy cover, shelters and substrate composition were independent of the crayfish presence. Non-indigenous crayfish populations were not recorded in the study area. Among the several causes of crayfish disappearance, overexploitation through illegal fishing, introduction of fish predators and drought seem to be the more likely. These threats should be urgently faced to guarantee the survival of the indigenous crayfish.

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2011
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23. Increasing understanding of alien species through citizen science (Alien-CSI)

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Roy, H.E., Groom, Q., Adriaens, T., Agnello, G., Antic, M., Archambeau, A.-S., Bacher, S., Bonn, Aletta, Brown, P., Brundu, G., Claramunt López, B., Cleary, M., Cogălniceanu, D., de Groot, M., De Sousa, T., Deidun, A., Essl, F., Fišer Pečnikar, Ž., Gazda, A., Gervasini, E., Glavendekic, M.M., Gigot, G., Jelaska, S.D., Jeschke, J.M., Kaminski, D., Karachle, P.K., Komives, T., Lapin, K., Lucy, F., Marchante, E., Marisavljevic, D., Marja, R., Martín-Torrijos, L., Martinou, A., Matosevic, D., Mifsud, C.M., Motiejūnaitė, J., Ojaveer, H., Pasalic, N., Pekárik, L., Per, E., Pergl, J., Pesic, V., Pocock, M., Reino, L., Ries, C., Rozylowicz, L., Schade, S., Sigurdsson, S., Steinitz, O., Stern, N., Teofilovski, A., Thorsson, J., Tomov, R., Tricarico, E., Trichkova, T., Tsiamis, K., van Valkenburg, J., Vella, N., Verbrugge, L., Vétek, L., Villaverde, C., Witzell, J., Zenetos, A., Cardoso, A.C., Roy, H.E., Groom, Q., Adriaens, T., Agnello, G., Antic, M., Archambeau, A.-S., Bacher, S., Bonn, Aletta, Brown, P., Brundu, G., Claramunt López, B., Cleary, M., Cogălniceanu, D., de Groot, M., De Sousa, T., Deidun, A., Essl, F., Fišer Pečnikar, Ž., Gazda, A., Gervasini, E., Glavendekic, M.M., Gigot, G., Jelaska, S.D., Jeschke, J.M., Kaminski, D., Karachle, P.K., Komives, T., Lapin, K., Lucy, F., Marchante, E., Marisavljevic, D., Marja, R., Martín-Torrijos, L., Martinou, A., Matosevic, D., Mifsud, C.M., Motiejūnaitė, J., Ojaveer, H., Pasalic, N., Pekárik, L., Per, E., Pergl, J., Pesic, V., Pocock, M., Reino, L., Ries, C., Rozylowicz, L., Schade, S., Sigurdsson, S., Steinitz, O., Stern, N., Teofilovski, A., Thorsson, J., Tomov, R., Tricarico, E., Trichkova, T., Tsiamis, K., van Valkenburg, J., Vella, N., Verbrugge, L., Vétek, L., Villaverde, C., Witzell, J., Zenetos, A., and Cardoso, A.C.

Abstract

There is no sign of saturation in accumulation of alien species (AS) introductions worldwide, additionally the rate of spread for some species has also been shown to be increasing. However, the challenges of gathering information on AS are recognized. Recent developments in citizen science (CS) provide an opportunity to improve data flow and knowledge on AS while ensuring effective and high quality societal engagement with the issue of IAS (Invasive Alien Species). Advances in technology, particularly on-line recording and smartphone apps, along with the development of social media, have revolutionized CS and increased connectivity while new and innovative analysis techniques are emerging to ensure appropriate management, visualization, interpretation and use and sharing of the data. In early July 2018 we launched a European CO-operation in Science and Technology (COST) Action to address multidisciplinary research questions in relation to developing and implementing CS, advancing scientific understanding of AS dynamics while informing decision-making specifically implementation of technical requirements of relevant legislation such as the EU Regulation 1143/2014 on IAS. It will also support the EU biodiversity goals and embedding science within society. The Action will explore and document approaches to establishing a European-wide CS AS network. It will embrace relevant innovations for data gathering and reporting to support the implementation of monitoring and surveillance measures, while ensuring benefits for society and citizens, through an AS CS European network. The Action will, therefore, increase levels of participation and quality of engagement with current CS initiatives, ensuring and evaluating educational value, and improve the value outcomes for potential users including citizens, scientists, alien species managers, policy-makers, local authorities, industry and other stakeholders.

Published
2018

24. MR with Gd-EOB-DTPA in assessment of liver nodules in cirrhotic patients

Author

Inchingolo, R, Faletti, R, Grazioli, L, Tricarico, E, Gatti, M, Pecorelli, A, Ippolito, D, Inchingolo, Riccardo, Faletti, Riccardo, Grazioli, Luigi, Tricarico, Eleonora, Gatti, Marco, Pecorelli, Anna, Ippolito, Davide, Inchingolo, R, Faletti, R, Grazioli, L, Tricarico, E, Gatti, M, Pecorelli, A, Ippolito, D, Inchingolo, Riccardo, Faletti, Riccardo, Grazioli, Luigi, Tricarico, Eleonora, Gatti, Marco, Pecorelli, Anna, and Ippolito, Davide

Abstract

To date the imaging diagnosis of liver lesions is based mainly on the identification of vascular features, which are typical of overt hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but the hepatocarcinogenesis is a complex and multistep event during which, a spectrum of nodules develop within the liver parenchyma, including benign small and large regenerative nodule (RN), low-grade dysplastic nodule (LGDN), high-grade dysplastic nodule (HGDN), early HCC, and well differentiated HCC. These nodules may be characterised not only on the basis of their respective different blood supplies, but also on their different hepatocyte function. Recently, in liver imaging the introduction of hepatobiliary magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent offered the clinicians the possibility to obtain, at once, information not only related to the vascular changes of liver nodules but also information on hepatocyte function. For this reasons this new approach becomes the most relevant diagnostic clue for differentiating low-risk nodules (LGDN-RN) from high-risk nodules (HGDN/early HCC or overt HCC) and consequently new diagnostic algorithms for HCC have been proposed. The use of hepatobiliary contrast agents is constantly increasing and gradually changing the standard of diagnosis of HCC. The main purpose of this review is to underline the added value of Gd-EOB-DTPA in early-stage diagnoses of HCC. We also analyse the guidelines for the diagnosis and management of HCC, the key concepts of HCC development, growth and spread and the imaging appearance of precursor nodules that eventually may transform into overt HCC

Published
2018

25. Seven Recommendations to Make Your Invasive Alien Species Data More Useful

Author

Groom, Q.J. Adriaens, T. Desmet, P. Simpson, A. De Wever, A. Bazos, I. Cardoso, A.C. Charles, L. Christopoulou, A. Gazda, A. Helmisaari, H. Hobern, D. Josefsson, M. Lucy, F. Marisavljevic, D. Oszako, T. Pergl, J. Petrovic-Obradovic, O. Prévot, C. Ravn, H.P. Richards, G. Roques, A. Roy, H.E. Rozenberg, M.-A.A. Scalera, R. Tricarico, E. Trichkova, T. Vercayie, D. Zenetos, A. Vanderhoeven, S.

Abstract

Science-based strategies to tackle biological invasions depend on recent, accurate, well-documented, standardized and openly accessible information on alien species. Currently and historically, biodiversity data are scattered in numerous disconnected data silos that lack interoperability. The situation is no different for alien species data, and this obstructs efficient retrieval, combination, and use of these kinds of information for research and policy-making. Standardization and interoperability are particularly important as many alien species related research and policy activities require pooling data. We describe seven ways that data on alien species can be made more accessible and useful, based on the results of a European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) workshop: (1) Create data management plans; (2) Increase interoperability of information sources; (3) Document data through metadata; (4) Format data using existing standards; (5) Adopt controlled vocabularies; (6) Increase data availability; and (7) Ensure long-term data preservation. We identify four properties specific and integral to alien species data (species status, introduction pathway, degree of establishment, and impact mechanism) that are either missing from existing data standards or lack a recommended controlled vocabulary. Improved access to accurate, real-time and historical data will repay the long-term investment in data management infrastructure, by providing more accurate, timely and realistic assessments and analyses. If we improve core biodiversity data standards by developing their relevance to alien species, it will allow the automation of common activities regarding data processing in support of environmental policy. Furthermore, we call for considerable effort to maintain, update, standardize, archive, and aggregate datasets, to ensure proper valorization of alien species data and information before they become obsolete or lost. © Copyright © 2017 Groom, Adriaens, Desmet, Simpson, De Wever, Bazos, Cardoso, Charles, Christopoulou, Gazda, Helmisaari, Hobern, Josefsson, Lucy, Marisavljevic, Oszako, Pergl, Petrovic-Obradovic, Prévot, Ravn, Richards, Roques, Roy, Rozenberg, Scalera, Tricarico, Trichkova, Vercayie, Zenetos and Vanderhoeven.

Published
2017

27. Invasieve exoten - prioritering van preventie via horizon scanning

Author

Roy, HE, Adriaens, T, Aldridge, DC, Bacher, S, Bishop, JDD, Blackburn, TM, Branquart, E, Brodie, J, Carboneras, C, Cook, EJ, Copp, GH, Dean, HJ, Eilenberg, J., Essl, F., Gallardo, B., Garcia, M., Garcia-Berthou, E., Genovesi, P., Hulme, P.E., Kenis, M., Kerckhof, F., Kettunen, M., Minchin, D., Nentwig, W., Nieto, A., Pergl, J., Pescot, O., Peyton, J., Preda, C., Rabitsch, W., Roques, A., Rorke, S., Scalera, R., Schindler, S., Schönrogge, K., Sewell, J., Solarz, W., Stewart, A., Tricarico, E., Vanderhoeven, S., van der Velde, G., Vila, M., Wood, C.A., and Zenetos, A.

Subjects
invasive alien species, Invasive species (management), B003-ecology, invasieve exoten, Prevention, Invasive species (damage management), B005-zoology, Invasive species (fauna management), Europe, invasieve soorten, Invasive species (nature management), Invasive species (species diversity), horizon scanning, B004-botany
Abstract

n order to support the prioritisation of invasive alien species for future risk assessments, a horizon scanning methodology for the Europe was developed and implemented. The outcome was a list of 95 species, including all taxa (except microorganisms) within marine, terrestrial and freshwater environments, considered as very high or high priority for risk assessment.

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2015
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28. Inventory of alien and cryptogenic species of the dodecanese (Aegean sea, Greece): Collaboration through COST action training school

Author

Corsini-Foka, M. Zenetos, A. Crocetta, F. Çinar, M.E. Koçak, F. Golani, D. Katsanevakis, S. Tsiamis, K. Cook, E. Froglia, C. Triandaphyllou, M. Lakkis, S. Kondylatos, G. Tricarico, E. Zuljevic, A. Almeida, M. Cardigos, F. Çağlar, S. Durucan, F. Fernandes, A.M.D. Ferrario, J. Haberle, I. Louizidou, P. Makris, J. Marić, M. Micu, D. Mifsud, C. Nall, C. Kytinou, E. Poursanidis, D. Spigoli, D. Stasolla, G. Yapici, S. Roy, H.E.

Abstract

The Dodecanese region has a high prevalence of marine alien species due to its close proximity to the Suez Canal and associated Suez shipping lanes, as well as its location at biogeographical border between sub-tropical and tropical biota. This region is therefore very important for the early detection of alien species entering the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal and it is imperative that monitoring of alien species is continued in order to assess the levels of biological invasion. We present results of marine alien surveys, carried out in April 2014 on the island of Rodos. Surveys were performed by a team of marine taxonomic experts and students as part of an EU wide training school, coordinated by the COST Action TD1209 “Alien Challenge”. A variety of survey methods were employed to cover a number of coastal habitats. These included: rapid assessment surveys of epibiota on artificial structures in harbours, rapid assessment snorkelling surveys of biota on sublittoral bedrock, and quantified fishing surveys (both boat-seine and trammel net fishing methods). A total of 33 alien and cryptogenic species were recorded across all the survey techniques. Of these species, 9 represented first records for Rodos: the foraminiferan Amphisorus hemprichii, the polychaetes Branchiomma bairdi, Dorvillea similis, Hydroides dirampha and Pseudonereis anomala, the molluscs Aplysia parvula, Chama pacifica and Septifer cumingii, and the bryozoan Hippopodina feegeensis. Of note the record of the Lessepsian invader Dorvillea similis represents the second record in the Mediterranean Sea. Alien fish species represented a small but notable proportion of the diversity, biomass and number of individuals in fishing catch of both fishing methods. All alien fish species observed were already known to be present in Rodos. The addition of species firstly recorded in this study brings the total number of marine alien and cryptogenic species in the Dodecanese region up to 129 species. The vast majority of these alien species have entered unaided via the Suez Canal, but an increasing number have been introduced through hull fouling or ballast water transfer from shipping. The results highlight the value of conducting marine alien surveys with teams of a diverse range of taxonomic expertise, both in its scientific output and student training. © 2015 The Author(s) and 2015 REABIC.

Published
2015

29. European alien species information network (EASIN): Supporting european policies and scientific research

Author

Katsanevakis, S. Deriu, I. D’Amico, F. Nunes, A.L. Sanchez, S.P. Crocetta, F. Arianoutsou, M. Bazos, I. Christopoulou, A. Curto, G. Delipetrou, P. Kokkoris, Y. Panov, V.E. Rabitsch, W. Roques, A. Scalera, R. Shirley, S.M. Tricarico, E. Vannini, A. Zenetos, A. Zervou, S. Zikos, A. Cardoso, A.C.

Abstract

The European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN) was launched in 2012 by the European Commission to facilitate the exploration of existing alien species information and to assist the implementation of European policies on biological invasions. At the core of EASIN, there is an inventory of all known alien and cryptogenic species in Europe (the EASIN Catalogue, herein published), which includes relevant information, such as taxonomic classification, pathways of introduction, year and country of first introduction. Spatial records of species occurrence in Europe are stored in the EASIN geo-databases, integrating data from many data providers and the literature. All this information is publicly available through a widget framework, providing easy to use and flexible tools for searching and mapping. The EASIN datasets have been used for pan-European or regional assessments of pathways and gateways of alien invasions, towards the fulfilment of the related targets of the Convention on Biological Diversity and of European policies. Moreover, in support of the new EU Regulation on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species in Europe, an Early Warning and Rapid Response System is being developed by EASIN. © 2015 The Author(s) and 2015 REABIC.

Published
2015

30. A preliminary evaluation of the European Non-native Species in Aquaculture Risk Assessment Scheme applied to species listed on Annex IV of the EU Alien Species Regulation

Author

Copp, G. H., Godard, M. J., Russell, I. C., Peeler, E. J., Gherardi, F., Tricarico, E., Miossec, Laurence, Goulletquer, Philippe, Almeida, D., Britton, J. R., Vilizzi, L., Mumford, J., Williams, C., Reading, A., Rees, E. M. A., Merino-aguirre, R., Copp, G. H., Godard, M. J., Russell, I. C., Peeler, E. J., Gherardi, F., Tricarico, E., Miossec, Laurence, Goulletquer, Philippe, Almeida, D., Britton, J. R., Vilizzi, L., Mumford, J., Williams, C., Reading, A., Rees, E. M. A., and Merino-aguirre, R.

Abstract

Developed for carrying out risk assessments under the European Commission (EC) Council Regulation No 708/2007 concerning the use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture (ASR), the European Non-native Species in Aquaculture Risk Assessment Scheme (ENSARS) is briefly summarised, and the ‘Organism’ module is applied to the 24 species listed in ASR's Annex IV. Four other ENSARS modules (Infectious Agent, Facility, Pathway, and Socio-economic) were used to assess two case study species (European catfish Silurus glanis L. and red swamp crayfish Procambarus clarkii Girard). No Annex IV species was categorised as low risk, 10 as moderately low risk, 12 as medium risk, two as moderately high risk and none as high risk. The results are discussed and recommendations are made on further development of the scheme as well as the need to have multiple assessors of multidisciplinary expertise from the Member States concerned carry out the assessments using an approach similar to that carried out by EU Reference Laboratory proficiency tests.

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2016
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31. INVASIVESNET towards an International Association for Open Knowledge on Invasive Alien Species

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Lucy, F., Roy, H., Simpson, A., Carlton, J., Hanson, J.M., Magellan, K., Campbell, M., Costello, M., Pagad, S., Hewitt, C., McDonald, J., Cassey, P., Thomaz, S., Katsanevakis, S., Zenetos, A., Tricarico, E., Boggero, A., Groom, Q., Adriaens, T., Vanderhoeven, S., Torchin, M., Hufbauer, R., Fuller, P., Carman, M., Conn, D.B., Vitule, J., Canning-Clode, J., Galil, B., Ojaveer, H., Bailey, S., Therriault, T., Claudi, R., Gazda, A., Dick, J., Caffrey, J., Witt, A., Kenis, M., Lehtiniemi, M., Helmisaari, H., Panov, V., Lucy, F., Roy, H., Simpson, A., Carlton, J., Hanson, J.M., Magellan, K., Campbell, M., Costello, M., Pagad, S., Hewitt, C., McDonald, J., Cassey, P., Thomaz, S., Katsanevakis, S., Zenetos, A., Tricarico, E., Boggero, A., Groom, Q., Adriaens, T., Vanderhoeven, S., Torchin, M., Hufbauer, R., Fuller, P., Carman, M., Conn, D.B., Vitule, J., Canning-Clode, J., Galil, B., Ojaveer, H., Bailey, S., Therriault, T., Claudi, R., Gazda, A., Dick, J., Caffrey, J., Witt, A., Kenis, M., Lehtiniemi, M., Helmisaari, H., and Panov, V.

Abstract

In a world where invasive alien species (IAS) are recognised as one of the major threats to biodiversity, leading scientists from five continents have come together to propose the concept of developing an international association for open knowledge and open data on IAS—termed “INVASIVESNET”. This new association will facilitate greater understanding and improved management of invasive alien species (IAS) and biological invasions globally, by developing a sustainable network of networks for effective knowledge exchange. In addition to their inclusion in the CBD Strategic Plan for Biodiversity, the increasing ecological, social, cultural and economic impacts associated with IAS have driven the development of multiple legal instruments and policies. This increases the need for greater co-ordination, co-operation, and information exchange among scientists, management, the community of practice and the public. INVASIVESNET will be formed by linking new and existing networks of interested stakeholders including international and national expert working groups and initiatives, individual scientists, database managers, thematic open access journals, environmental agencies, practitioners, managers, industry, non-government organisations, citizens and educational bodies. The association will develop technical tools and cyberinfrastructure for the collection, management and dissemination of data and information on IAS; create an effective communication platform for global stakeholders; and promote coordination and collaboration through international meetings, workshops, education, training and outreach. To date, the sustainability of many strategic national and international initiatives on IAS have unfortunately been hampered by time-limited grants or funding cycles. Recognising that IAS initiatives need to be globally coordinated and ongoing, we aim to develop a sustainable knowledge sharing association to connect the outputs of IAS research and to inform the consequential m

Published
2016

32. INVASIVESNET towards an international association for open knowledge on invasive alien species

Author

Lucy, FE, Roy, H, Simpson, A, Carlton, JT, Hanson, JM, Magellan, K, Campbell, M, Costello, MJ, Pagad, S, Hewitt, CL, McDonald, J, Cassey, P, Thomaz, SM, Katsanevakis, S, Zenetos, A, Tricarico, E, Boggero, A, Groom, QJ, Adriaens, T, Vanderhoeven, S, Torchin, M, Hufbauer, R, Fuller, P, Carman, MR, Conn, DB, Vitule, JRS, Canning-Clode, J, Galil, BS, Ojaveer, H, Bailey, SA, Therriault, TW, Claudi, R, Gazda, A, Dick, JTA, Caffrey, J, Witt, A, Kenis, M, Lehtiniemi, M, Helmisaari, H, Panov, VE, Lucy, FE, Roy, H, Simpson, A, Carlton, JT, Hanson, JM, Magellan, K, Campbell, M, Costello, MJ, Pagad, S, Hewitt, CL, McDonald, J, Cassey, P, Thomaz, SM, Katsanevakis, S, Zenetos, A, Tricarico, E, Boggero, A, Groom, QJ, Adriaens, T, Vanderhoeven, S, Torchin, M, Hufbauer, R, Fuller, P, Carman, MR, Conn, DB, Vitule, JRS, Canning-Clode, J, Galil, BS, Ojaveer, H, Bailey, SA, Therriault, TW, Claudi, R, Gazda, A, Dick, JTA, Caffrey, J, Witt, A, Kenis, M, Lehtiniemi, M, Helmisaari, H, and Panov, VE

Abstract

In a world where invasive alien species (IAS) are recognised as one of the major threats to biodiversity, leading scientists from five continents have come together to propose the concept of developing an international association for open knowledge and open data on IAS—termed “INVASIVESNET”. This new association will facilitate greater understanding and improved management of invasive alien species (IAS) and biological invasions globally, by developing a sustainable network of networks for effective knowledge exchange. In addition to their inclusion in the CBD Strategic Plan for Biodiversity, the increasing ecological, social, cultural and economic impacts associated with IAS have driven the development of multiple legal instruments and policies. This increases the need for greater co-ordination, co-operation, and information exchange among scientists, management, the community of practice and the public. INVASIVESNET will be formed by linking new and existing networks of interested stakeholders including international and national expert working groups and initiatives, individual scientists, database managers, thematic open access journals, environmental agencies, practitioners, managers, industry, non-government organisations, citizens and educational bodies. The association will develop technical tools and cyberinfrastructure for the collection, management and dissemination of data and information on IAS create an effective communication platform for global stakeholders and promote coordination and collaboration through international meetings, workshops, education, training and outreach. To date, the sustainability of many strategic national and international initiatives on IAS have unfortunately been hampered by time-limited grants or funding cycles. Recognising that IAS initiatives need to be globally coordinated and ongoing, we aim to develop a sustainable knowledge sharing association to connect the outputs of IAS research and to inform the

Published
2016

33. Social recognition in amphipods: An overview

Author

Aquiloni, L, Tricarico, E, Beermann, Jan, Dick, Jaimie TA, Thiel, Martin, Aquiloni, L, Tricarico, E, Beermann, Jan, Dick, Jaimie TA, and Thiel, Martin

Published
2015

36. Distribuzione dei gamberi d’acqua dolce in Italia

Author

Morpurgo, M., Aquiloni, L., Bertocchi, S., Brusconi, S., Tricarico, E., and Gherardi, F.

Subjects
freshwater crayfish, distribution, indigenous species, allochthonous species, Italy
Published
2010

39. Süsswasserkrebse In Italien

Author

Gherardi, F., Aquiloni, L., Tricarico, E., and Morpurgo, M.

Subjects
crayfish, Italy, distribution, alien species, indigenous species
Published
2008

40. European Non‐native Species in Aquaculture Risk Analysis Scheme – a summary of assessment protocols and decision support tools for use of alien species in aquaculture

Author

Copp, G. H., primary, Russell, I. C., additional, Peeler, E. J., additional, Gherardi, F., additional, Tricarico, E., additional, Macleod, A., additional, Cowx, I. G., additional, Nunn, A. D., additional, Occhipinti‐Ambrogi, A., additional, Savini, D., additional, Mumford, J., additional, and Britton, J. R., additional

Published
2014
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41. A preliminary evaluation of the European Non-native Species in Aquaculture Risk Assessment Scheme applied to species listed on Annex IV of the EU Alien Species Regulation

Author

Copp, G. H., primary, Godard, M. J., additional, Russell, I. C., additional, Peeler, E. J., additional, Gherardi, F., additional, Tricarico, E., additional, Miossec, L., additional, Goulletquer, P., additional, Almeida, D., additional, Britton, J. R., additional, Vilizzi, L., additional, Mumford, J., additional, Williams, C., additional, Reading, A., additional, Rees, E. M. A., additional, and Merino-Aguirre, R., additional

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2014
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43. European Non-native Species in Aquaculture Risk Analysis Scheme - a summary of assessment protocols and decision support tools for use of alien species in aquaculture.

Author

Copp, G. H., Russell, I. C., Peeler, E. J., Gherardi, F., Tricarico, E., Macleod, A., Cowx, I. G., Nunn, A. D., Occhipinti‐Ambrogi, A., Savini, D., Mumford, J., and Britton, J. R.

Abstract

The European Non‐native Species in Aquaculture Risk Analysis Scheme (ENSARS) was developed in response to European ‘Council Regulation No. 708/2007 of 11 June 2007 concerning use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture’ to provide protocols for identifying and evaluating the potential risks of using non‐native species in aquaculture. ENSARS is modular in structure and adapted from non‐native species risk assessment schemes developed by the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organisation and for the UK. Seven of the eight ENSARS modules contain protocols for evaluating the risks of escape, introduction to and establishment in open waters, of any non‐native aquatic organism being used (or associated with those used) in aquaculture, that is, transport pathways, rearing facilities, infectious agents, and the potential organism, ecosystem and socio‐economic impacts. A concluding module is designed to summarise the risks and consider management options. During the assessments, each question requires the assessor to provide a response and confidence ranking for that response based on expert opinion. Each module can also be used individually, and each requires a specific form of expertise. Therefore, a multidisciplinary assessment team is recommended for its completion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2016
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50. Updating the distribution of the American bullfrog Lithobates catesbeianus (Anura: Ranidae) in Tuscany (Central Italy), with a note on predatory interactions with red swamp crayfish Procambarus clarkii (Decapoda: Cambaridae).

Author

Vannini, A., Bruni, G., Cantini, M., Tricarico, E., and Inghilesi, A. F.

Subjects
BULLFROG, SPECIES distribution, PREDATION, PROCAMBARUS clarkii, BIOLOGICAL invasions, INTRODUCED species
Abstract

The American bullfrog is considered one of the 100 most invasive species, seriously threatening native species, especially amphibians, all over the world. Italy is the first European country where the species established, but the distribution of the species after the first records in North and Central Italy is unclear. In this paper, we collected the results of several recent surveys conducted in Tuscany (Central Italy), both independent ones and under the auspices of institutional projects (LIFE 07 NAT/IT/422 Water SCIs and Project Atlas of Alien Species of Tuscany). These data were joined with those from the scientific and grey literature at the regional level, depicting an updated distribution of the species in Tuscany. The results show an increasing number of sites where the species is present in the plain of Florence, Prato and Pistoia, occurring in both semi-natural and anthropic environments. Our findings suggest that the species could be present in a wider area than that already known. The presence of chelae and parts of the cephalothorax of the red swamp crayfish,Procambarus clarkii, from the stomachs of the dissected specimens suggests that bullfrog is able to prey on adult alien invasive crayfish, which are probably its first source of food also in Italian inland waters, at least where the crayfish is particularly abundant, as is the case in Northern Tuscany. Tuscany hosts small and fragmented bullfrog populations in a restricted area, a situation that seems to be promising for a successful eradication campaign, if performing coordinated actions from different municipalities among Florence, Prato and Pistoia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2015
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