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First occurrence of the needle-spined urchin Diadema setosum (Leske, 1778) (Echinodermata, Diadematidae) in the southern Mediterranean Sea.

Authors :
Nour, Ola Mohamed
Al Mabruk, Sara A. A.
Adel, Mohammed
Corsini-Foka, Maria
Zava, Bruno
Deidun, Alan
Gianguzza, Paola
Source :
BioInvasions Record; Mar2023, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p199-205, 7p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The first occurrence of Diadema setosum in the southern Mediterranean waters is recorded from the shores of Libya and Egypt, through the input by citizens' science. The expansion of this invasive sea urchin in the Mediterranean basin is briefly discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22421300
Volume :
12
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
BioInvasions Record
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163012334
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2022.11.1.20