EASIN - European Alien Species Information Network

Kostas Tsiamis
10/24/2016 - 2:41 PM

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New entry for the EASIN Catalogue, based on Monniot F., 2016. Microcosmus anchylodeirus (Ascidiacea, Pyuridae) introduced in the Mediterranean Sea. Zootaxa 4175 (3): 222–230.

Kostas Tsiamis
10/24/2016 - 2:42 PM

Based on the source (Monniot 2016) the species origin is unknown. Should it be listed as cryptogenic?

Noa SHENKAR
4/2/2019 - 6:53 AM

Hi,
I found some correspondence between us on this matter from November 2016.
"Hi,
According to this terminology. I think that Microcosmus anchylodeirus should be considered as "Alien". I am positive it is not native to the Mediterranean. "
It is true that Francoise wrote the source is unknown but it is definitely introduced, and the source can be figured out maybe by future molecular analysis.

Kostas Tsiamis
4/2/2019 - 1:38 PM

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to be added in EASIN Catalogue as "alien"

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