Naslov
Additional record of the non-indigenous copepod Pseudodiaptomus marinus (Sato, 1913) in the Adriatic Sea

Autori
Lučić, Davor ; Mozetić, Patricija ; France, Janja ; Lučić, Petra ; Lipej, Lovrenc

Izvornik
Acta Adriatica (0001-5113) 56 (2015), 2; 275-282

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Copepods ; Pseudodiaptomus marinus ; non-indigenous species ; biological invasion ; ballast water ; Mediterranean

Sažetak
The Indo-Pacific egg-carrying copepod Pseudodiaptomus marinus Sato, 1913 was recorded for the first time in the Port of Koper, Slovenia (Gulf of Trieste) in February 2015. This is the fourth finding of this species in the Mediterranean Sea, and the third for the Adriatic Sea. A rather high abundance of 73 ind. m-3 was recorded, which is considerably higher than previous findings in the Adriatic. Maritime transport is presumed to be the main cause of its introduction, primarily through ballast water release. Repeat sampling in May confirmed the presence of this copepod, indicating the possibility that the species has established a stable population in the Port of Koper.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Geologija, Biologija

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