"Nested" cryptic diversity in a widespread marine ecosystem engineer: a challenge for detecting biological invasions

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ecosystem engineers facilitate habitat formation and enhance biodiversity, but when they become invasive, they present a critical threat to native communities because they can drastically alter the receiving habitat. Management of su...

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Main Authors: Walls Kathy, Fuentes-Grünewald Claudio, Benhissoune Saïd, Piggott Maxine P, Styan Craig A, McQuaid Christopher D, Rius Marc, Teske Peter R, Page Mike, Attard Catherine RM, Cooke Georgina M, McClusky Claire F, Banks Sam C, Barker Nigel P, Beheregaray Luciano B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/11/176