Published January 1, 2012
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Macrobenthic assemblages of newly introduced Caulerpa taxifolia from the Eastern Mediterranean coast of Turkey
- 1. Cukurova Univ, Fac Fisheries, TR-01330 Adana, Turkey
- 2. Dokuz Eylul Univ, Fac Sci, Dept Chem, Div Biochem, TR-35160 Izmir, Turkey
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Caulerpa taxifolia is one of the most important and best-studied alien species in the Mediterranean Sea. The present study reveals the macrobenthic assemblages associated with C. taxifolia from the region. We found 26 species from Polychaeta, 31 species from Crustacea, 22 species from Mollusca and 5 species from Echinodermata. In conclusion, C. taxifolia in A degrees skenderun Bay can be considered an ecosystem engineer that modifies local habitats and also enhances biodiversity.
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