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Thread Discussion: Balanus trigonus - alien status in the Mediterranean [thread closed]

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

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

Responsible Member(s):
Ya'arit LEVITT BARMATS

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

Kostas Tsiamis
8/6/2018 1:32 PM

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
[Closing post]
8/9/2018 - 8:08 AM

Status in the Mediterranean = alien

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