Molecular and morphological data provide evidence for only one alien species of pearl oyster in the Mediterranean Sea

Taxonomic identification of alien bivalve species in the Mediterranean Sea can be challenging because of high morphological variability and the occurrence of cryptic species complexes, as in the case of pearl oysters. While the presence of the Lessepsian species Pinctada radiata is well-established...

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Main Authors: Matteo Garzia, Mauro Doneddu, Salvatore Giacobbe, Daniele Salvi, Egidio Trainito, Paolo Mariottini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2024-10-01
Series:Scientia Marina
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Online Access:https://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/5585