Rafting in Zoantharia: a hitchhiker's guide to dispersal?

MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN

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Santos, Maria E. A.¹  Reimer, James Davis^1,2 

[1] Univ Ryukyus, Grad Sch Engn & Sci, Mol Invertebrate Systemat & Ecol Lab, Senbaru 1, Nishihara, Okinawa 9030213, Japan

[2] Univ Ryukyus, Trop Biosphere Res Ctr, 1 Senbaru, Nishihara, Okinawa 9030213, Japan

关键词: Artificial substrates;    Biofouling;    Debris;    Human-made structures;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.marpolbul.2018.03.041

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

The increasing availability of human-made structure in the oceans coupled with climate changes may lead to the range expansion of species able to disperse by rafting. In this study, we report on zoantharian species of genera 'saurus, Palythoa, Umimayanthus and Zoanthus covering artificial substrates in locations in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Moreover, we reviewed observations of additional zoantharians as macrofouling organisms, and discuss the possible role of rafting in the dispersal of this cosmopolitan group. Traits reported to some zoantharian species, such as hermaphroditism and resistance to desiccation, support their dispersal potential by drifting attached to floating objects. Further reports of zoantharian species covering floating artificial structures and natural debris are needed to increase our knowledge of dispersal mechanisms in the oceans. Additionally, this information is essential to monitor and manage possible exotic species invasions, especially for zoantharian species that are common in the aquarium trade.

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