First Record of the Alien and Invasive Polychaete <i>Laonome triangularis</i> Hutchings & Murray, 1984 (Annelida, Sabellidae) in Italian Waters

In recent years, the introduction of alien and invasive marine species in the Mediterranean Sea has rapidly increased. <i>Laonome triangularis</i> is a sabellid worm, native to the Australian coasts. Its first record in the Mediterranean Sea dates back to 2009 and, in this area, it is cu...

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Main Authors: Andrea Bonifazi, Marco Felice Lombardo, Salvatore De Bonis, Riccardo Caprioli, Martina Fustolo, Silvia Morgana, Martina Pierdomenico, Emanuele Mancini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Diversity
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/15/6/771
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Summary:In recent years, the introduction of alien and invasive marine species in the Mediterranean Sea has rapidly increased. <i>Laonome triangularis</i> is a sabellid worm, native to the Australian coasts. Its first record in the Mediterranean Sea dates back to 2009 and, in this area, it is currently labeled as an allochthonous species. In the present work, we report the fìrst record of this polycheate in Italian waters and we provide some diagnostic features that are useful to identify the species.
ISSN:1424-2818