Acta Adriatica, Vol. 57 No. 2, 2016.
Short communication, Note
First record of the alien alga Antithamnion amphigeneum (Rhodophyta) in the Adriatic Sea
Vesna MAČIĆ
; Institute of Marine Biology, Dobrota b.b.. 85330 Kotor, Montenegro
Enric BALLESTEROS
; Centre d’Estudis Avançats de Blanes (CSIC), Accés Cala Sant Francesc 14, 17300, Blanes, Girona, Spain
Abstract
We report on the alien red alga Antithamnion amphigeneum from the coast of the Adriatic Sea, which represents the easternmost distribution record in the Mediterranean. Being A. amphigeneum a small filamentous alga, it can be easily overlooked therefore it is probably more widespread. Further surveys on Montenegro and other Mediterranean areas – mainly in harbors and other polluted places - will provide more accurate information on its current distribution.
Keywords
Antithamnion amphigeneum; non-native alga; Adriatic Sea; Montenegro
Hrčak ID:
171658
URI
Publication date:
12.12.2016.
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