[HTML][HTML] Dramatic changes in the structure of shallow-water marine benthic communities following the invasion by Rugulopteryx okamurae (Dictyotales, Ochrophyta) in …
Biological invasions are considered one of the most important drivers of biodiversity loss.
Here we use a before-after-control-impact (BACI) design to investigate the impact of …
Here we use a before-after-control-impact (BACI) design to investigate the impact of …
Arrival and proliferation of the invasive seaweed Rugulopteryx okamurae in NE Atlantic islands
The present study reports the recent occurrence and expansion of Rugulopteryx okamurae
in the Azores archipelago (NE Atlantic). Morphological and molecular characters confirmed …
in the Azores archipelago (NE Atlantic). Morphological and molecular characters confirmed …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluating the taxonomic status of the large sized Tricolia Risso, 1826 in the Northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea
Despite a long history of taxonomic studies on the genus Tricolia Risso, 1826, there is a
shortfall on thorough systematic molecular reviews of the taxon from the NE Atlantic and …
shortfall on thorough systematic molecular reviews of the taxon from the NE Atlantic and …
The distribution of marine gastropods is more influenced by larval development than by adult characteristics
The larval stage is a critical aspect of the biology of most marine animals, impacting not only
the species fitness but also its bathymetric and geographic distribution. To understand the …
the species fitness but also its bathymetric and geographic distribution. To understand the …
Impact of tourism on metal concentrations in Phorcus sauciatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic period in Canary Islands (CE Atlantic, Spain)
E Lozano-Bilbao, A Hardisson, D González-Weller… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The pandemic (COVID-19) had diverse effects on marine pollution. Throughout the
lockdown periods, temporary enhancements in water quality and biodiversity were observed …
lockdown periods, temporary enhancements in water quality and biodiversity were observed …
Morphospecies and molecular diversity of 'lace corals': the genus Reteporella (Bryozoa: Cheilostomatida) in the central North Atlantic Azores Archipelago
L Baptista, B Berning, M Curto… - BMC Ecology and …, 2022 - Springer
Background As in most bryozoans, taxonomy and systematics of species in the genus
Reteporella Busk, 1884 (family Phidoloporidae) has hitherto almost exclusively been based …
Reteporella Busk, 1884 (family Phidoloporidae) has hitherto almost exclusively been based …
Population genetic structure and ecological differentiation in the bryozoan genus Reteporella across the Azores Archipelago (central North Atlantic)
L Baptista, M Curto, A Waeschenbach, B Berning… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
The processes shaping population dynamics of benthic marine invertebrates with non-
planktotrophic larvae are still poorly understood but have seen a renewed interest in …
planktotrophic larvae are still poorly understood but have seen a renewed interest in …
Oceanic islands act as drivers for the genetic diversity of marine species: Cardita calyculata (Linnaeus, 1758) in the NE Atlantic as a case-study
L Sinigaglia, L Baptista, C Alves, F Feldmann… - BMC Ecology and …, 2024 - Springer
Geographic distribution, as well as evolutionary and biogeographic processes and patterns
of marine invertebrate benthic species are strongly shaped by dispersal ability during the life …
of marine invertebrate benthic species are strongly shaped by dispersal ability during the life …
[HTML][HTML] The razor clam Solen marginatus Pulteney, 1799: A new anthropogenic marine introduction in the Azores Archipelago
Solen marginatus Pulteney, 1799 was reported from São Miguel Island (Azores Archipelago,
central North Atlantic) by Drouet in 1858, but the occurrence of this species in the …
central North Atlantic) by Drouet in 1858, but the occurrence of this species in the …
Dispersal ability, habitat characteristics, and sea-surface circulation shape population structure of Cingula trifasciata (Gastropoda: Rissoidae) in the remote Azores …
L Baptista, H Meimberg, SP Ávila, AM Santos… - BMC Ecology and …, 2021 - Springer
Background In the marine realm, dispersal ability is among the major factors shaping the
distribution of species. In the Northeast Atlantic Ocean, the Azores Archipelago is home to a …
distribution of species. In the Northeast Atlantic Ocean, the Azores Archipelago is home to a …