EASIN - European Alien Species Information Network

UTC Created On: 6/18/2014 12:22 PM
Author: Fabio CROCETTA

Responsible Member(s): Stelios Katsanevakis ::

UTC Closed On: 11/19/2015 2:56 PM
Closing User: Fabio CROCETTA

Fabio CROCETTA
6/18/2014 - 12:22 PM

Thread Opening Text:
B. violaceus is listed as cryptogenic. Should it be moved to the alien status?

Noa SHENKAR
10/8/2015 - 11:59 AM

Yes, it is considered as introduced to the UK. See
Bock, D. G., Zhan, A., Lejeusne, C., MacIsaac, H. J., & Cristescu, M. E. (2011). Looking at both sides of the invasion: patterns of colonization in the violet tunicate Botrylloides violaceus. Molecular ecology, 20(3), 503-516. NS

Eugenio GERVASINI
11/19/2015 - 2:56 PM

Status of the species in the Catalogue changed to Alien.

Fabio CROCETTA
11/19/2015 - 2:56 PM

Thread Closing Text:
Status of the species in the Catalogue changed to Alien.

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