The invasion of the azooxanthellate coral Tubastraea (Scleractinia: Dendrophylliidae) throughout the world: history, pathways and vectors
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- 作者：Joel C. Creed ; Douglas Fenner ; Paul Sammarco ; Stephen Cairns…
- 关键词：azooxanthellate Scleractinia ; Biological invasion impact ; Cryptogenic ; Cup coral ; Distribution ; Non ; indigenous species NIS ; Oil platforms ; Pathway ; Range expansion ; Review ; Sun coral ; Tubastraea coccinea ; T. tagusensis ; T. micranthus ; Vector
- 刊名：Biological Invasions
- 出版年：2017
- 出版时间：January 2017
- 年：2017
- 卷：19
- 期：1
- 页码：283-305
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- 刊物类别：Biomedical and Life Sciences
- 刊物主题：Ecology; Freshwater & Marine Ecology; Plant Sciences; Developmental Biology;
- 出版者：Springer International Publishing
- ISSN：1573-1464
- 卷排序：19
文摘
In this review, we describe the history, pathways and vectors of the biological invasion of the azooxanthellate coral Tubastraea (Scleractinia: Dendrophylliidae) throughout the world. In order to do so we consulted previous reports in the literature and also compiled new unpublished information on the distribution of the three species of Tubastraea which have been reported as non indigenous species, both within their native and non-native ranges and also on vectors, and where cryptogenic. We combine these data with historical aspects of marine vectors in order to get insights into how Tubastraea species have successfully spread around the world, established and invaded and where future studies would be best focused. T. coccinea and T. tagusensis are recognized as being highly invasive and are causing significant environmental, economic, and social impacts requiring management actions. The third species, T. micranthus so far only reported outside its native range on oil platforms, may have similar potential for negative impact. The vectors of introduction of Tubastraea may have changed throughout history and the biological invasion of these invasive corals may reflect changing practices, demands and legislation in shipping activities over the years. Today it is clear that these corals are fouling organisms strongly associated with oil and gas platforms worldwide which are thus primary vectors for new introductions.