First occurrence of the needle-spined urchin Diadema setosum (Leske, 1778) (Echinodermata, Diadematidae) in the southern Mediterranean Sea
- Autori: Nour O.M.; Al Mabruk S.A.A.; Adel M.; Corsini-Foka M.; Zava B.; Deidun A.; Gianguzza P.
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2022
- Tipologia: Articolo in rivista
- Parole Chiave: non-indigenous species, Echinoderms, Libya, Egypt, citizen science
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/591794
Abstract
The first occurrence of Diadema setosum in the southern Mediterranean waters is recorded from the shores of Libya and Egypt, through the input by citizens' science. The expansion of this invasive sea urchin in the Mediterranean basin is briefly discussed.