Title of article
Occurrence of the nonindigenous tubeworm Ficopomatus enigmaticus (Fauvel, 1923) (Polychaeta: Serpulidae) on the Albanian coast of the Adriatic Sea
Author/Authors
SHUMKA, Spase Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania , KASHTA, Lefter Tirana University - Faculty of Natural Sciences, Albania , CAKE, Arefi University A. Xhuvani - Faculty of Natural Sciences, Albania
From page
519
To page
521
Abstract
The serpulid Ficopomatus enigmaticus is listed among the nonindigenous species of the Mediterranean Sea, and its first occurrence in Albanian Adriatic waters is noted here. This record is the first for the southeast of the Adriatic. A description of ecological features and potential impacts on native biodiversity are given. The necessity for cooperation between countries for an integrated ecosystem approach is addressed.
Keywords
Adriatic Sea , Ficopomatus enigmaticus , Mediterranean , nonindigenous species , Polychaeta
Journal title
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Journal title
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Record number
2528169
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