Presence of Celleporaria brunnea (Bryozoa: Lepraliellidae) in the Central Mediterranean: first occurrence in the Gulf of Taranto. (15th September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lezzi, Marco; Pierri, Cataldo; Cardone, Frine
• Is Part Of: Marine biodiversity records. Volume 8(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-09-15
• Subjects: introduced species, -- Celleporaria brunnea, -- Taranto seas, -- Central Mediterranean, -- Italian coast; Marine biodiversity -- Periodicals; Marine biology -- Periodicals; 578.77
• DOI: 10.1017/S1755267215001116
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-2672

Abstract

Abstract : We report the presence of the non-indigenous species (NIS) Celleporaria brunnea (Bryozoa, Ascophora) in the Central Mediterranean. It was found in the Gulf of Taranto (Ionian Sea, southern Italy), which represents one of the most important hotspots for NIS in the Mediterranean. Using PVC plates as species collectors, immersed in different times of the year, we observed a recruitment of C. brunnea during the warmer period of the year from July to October. This work highlights a range expansion of C. brunnea and provides information about its autoecology traits in the host environment.