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Reciprocal Caulerpa invasion: Mediterranean native Caulerpa ollivieri in the Bahamas supported by human nitrogen enrichment
- Date Issued:
- 2005
Title: | Reciprocal Caulerpa invasion: Mediterranean native Caulerpa ollivieri in the Bahamas supported by human nitrogen enrichment. |
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Name(s): |
Lapointe, Brian E., creator Barile, Peter J., creator Wynne, M. J., creator Yentsch, Charles S., creator |
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Type of Resource: | text | |
Genre: | Article | |
Issuance: | single unit | |
Date Issued: | 2005 | |
Publisher: | National Aquatic Nuisance Species Clearinghouse | |
Extent: | 5 p. | |
Physical Description: | ||
Language(s): | English | |
Identifier: | 3340515 (digitool), FADT3340515 (IID), fau:6341 (fedora) | |
Note(s): |
The genus Caulerpa is known for its invasion of tropical, subtropical, and temperate coastal waters. Whereas the role of humans as vectors for the introduction of Caulerpa has been well documented, other anthropogenic factors that may mediate the success of an invasion are poorly understood. We provide evidence that a recent invasion of Caulerpa ollivieri into shallow Bahamian seagrass meadows is facilitated by anthropogenic nitrogen enrichment from sewage. Considering the accelerating nitrogen enrichment of coastal waters worldwide, our results suggest that reduction of anthropogenic nitrogen inputs must be achieved as a means of controlling similar biotic invasions. This manuscript may be cited as: Lapointe, B. E., Barile, P. J., Wynne, M. J., & Yentsch, C. S. (2005). Reciprocal Caulerpa invasion: Mediterranean native Caulerpa ollivieri in the Bahamas supported by human nitrogen enrichment. Aquatic Invaders, 16(2), 2-5. Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution #1590. |
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Subject(s): |
Caulerpa Anthropogenic effects on nature Nitrogen Eutrophication Nutrient pollution of water |
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Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3340515 | |
Restrictions on Access: | ©2005 National Aquatic Nuisance Species Clearinghouse | |
Host Institution: | FAU |