EASIN - European Alien Species Information Network

UTC Created On: 8/6/2018 1:32 PM
Author: Kostas Tsiamis

Responsible Member(s): Ya'arit LEVITT BARMATS ::

UTC Closed On: 8/9/2018 8:08 AM
Closing User: Kostas Tsiamis

Kostas Tsiamis
8/6/2018 - 1:32 PM

Thread Opening Text:
Need to clarify the status of Balanus trigonus in the Mediterranean Sea; is the species alien or native or cryptogenic (not sure about alien status)?

Ya'arit LEVITT BARMATS
8/9/2018 - 7:52 AM

The barnacle Balanus trigonus is considered as an alien species in the Mediterranean Sea, introduced by vessels.
(Streftaris, N., Zenetos, A., & Papathanassiou, E. (2005). Globalisation in marine ecosystems: the story of non-indigenous marine species across European seas;
Lipej, L., Mavric, B., Orlando-Bonaca, M., & Malej, A. (2012). State of the art of the marine non-indigenous flora and fauna in Slovenia)

Kostas Tsiamis
8/9/2018 - 8:08 AM

Thread Closing Text:
Status in the Mediterranean = alien

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