Genetic Diversity and Population Dynamics of Invasive <i>Ascidiella aspersa</i>: Insights from Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit I and 18S rDNA Analyses in Korean and Global Populations
<i>Ascidiella aspersa</i>, originally native to the northeastern Atlantic, has emerged as a prolific invasive species in coastal waters worldwide. In 2010, it was identified as an alien species in Republic of Korea, rapidly colonizing artificial harbor structures and outcompeting native...
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MDPI AG
2023-11-01
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Series: | Water |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/22/3886 |