First report of Laurencia chondrioides (Ceramiales, Rhodophyta) and its potential to be an invasive in the eastern Mediterranean Sea

Razy Hoffman, Marcelo Sternberg, Donatella Serio

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Abstract

The Mediterranean coast of Israel is well known as a hotspot of invasive marine species, mostly from the Indian and Pacific oceans. Here, we report the first occurrence of the red seaweed Laurencia chondrioides in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Large quantities of this species were observed in the algal drift on the sandy shores as well as on rocky surfaces of the upper and middle infralittoral zone. This highly abundant invasive species, present along the northern shore of Israel, represents a serious threat to the local marine flora. Some aspects of its ecology and invasive behavior in this region are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)449-457
Number of pages9
JournalBotanica Marina
Volume57
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2014

Keywords

  • Mediterranean Sea
  • algal drift
  • alien species
  • invasive species
  • seaweed

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Aquatic Science
  • Plant Science

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