The Introduced Green Alga Caulerpa Taxifolia Continues to Spread in the Mediterranean

The tropical green alga Caulerpa taxifolia in the Mediterranean has spread steadily since its introduction in 1984. At the end of 2000, approximately 131 km super(2) of benthos had been colonized in 103 independent areas along 191 km of coastline in six countries (Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Croat...

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Published in:Biological invasions 2001, Vol.3 (2), p.201-210
Main Authors: Meinesz, A, Belsher, T, Thibaut, T, Antolic, B, Mustapha, K B, Boudouresque, C-F, Chiaverini, D, Cinelli, F, Cottalorda, J-M, Djellouli, A, El Abed, A, Orestano, C, Grau, A M, Ivesa, L
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Language:English
Subjects:
Algae
Caulerpa taxifolia
Chlorophyta
Marine
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Summary:The tropical green alga Caulerpa taxifolia in the Mediterranean has spread steadily since its introduction in 1984. At the end of 2000, approximately 131 km super(2) of benthos had been colonized in 103 independent areas along 191 km of coastline in six countries (Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Croatia and Tunisia). Large regions neighboring the invaded areas appear favorable to further colonization, and there is thus no reason to believe that spreading will slow down in the years to come.
ISSN:1387-3547
1573-1464
DOI:10.1023/A:1014549500678