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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Main Authors: Jeounghee Lee, Soyeon Kwon, Michael Dadole Ubagan, Taekjun Lee, Sook Shin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/22/3886