First Records of Wild Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) Preying on Adult Invasive Blue Crabs (Callinectes sapidus)

ABSTRACT The Atlantic blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, has rapidly expanded its invasive range ubiquitously in the Mediterranean Sea, posing ecological threats to native ecosystems. In its native habitat, the crab plays a crucial role in the ecosystem, but in invaded areas, it lacks natural predators...

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Main Authors: Julio Fernández, Ignacio Gestoso, Hidde Juijn, Miguel Cabanellas‐Reboredo, Jorge Hernández‐Urcera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-02-01
Series:Ecology and Evolution
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.70989