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A new range-extending record of the invasive sea squirt S. clava in the north of Scotland

Want, Andrew; Kakkonen, {Jenni E.}

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{Jenni E.} Kakkonen



Abstract

A new record of an individual of the invasive sea squirt, Styela clava, is reported from Scapa Flow in Orkney, Scotland. This represents a 1.54° latitudinal extension (168 km) from the previous northern-most record in UK waters. Diver surveys of hard substrates in the immediate area, part of local biosecurity protocols, did not find any additional individuals. Possible transport vectors, likelihood of an established reproductively active population, and implications to local biodiversity are discussed.

Citation

Want, A., & Kakkonen, {. E. (2021). A new range-extending record of the invasive sea squirt S. clava in the north of Scotland. Marine Biodiversity Records, 14, Article 15. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41200-021-00211-x

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Aug 9, 2021
Online Publication Date Aug 19, 2020
Publication Date 2021-02
Deposit Date Dec 15, 2022
Publicly Available Date Jan 3, 2023
Journal Marine Biodiversity Records
Publisher Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 14
Article Number 15
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/s41200-021-00211-x
Keywords Styela clava; Sea squirt; Tunicate; Invasive species; British waters
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4152562

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