Native and Invasive Smooth Shelled Blue Mussels (Mytilus spp.) in New Zealand: Evolutionary, Biosecurity and Aquaculture Implications

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Native and Invasive Smooth Shelled Blue Mussels (Mytilus spp.) in New Zealand: Evolutionary, Biosecurity and Aquaculture Implications

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<strong>Of the principal taxa in the Mytilus edulis species complex, M. galloprovincialis, commonly known as the Mediterranean mussel, is of interest because of its capacity to invade non-native regions and to compete with native mussel species. This species excels as a dominant competitor for space in intertidal systems, displaying rapid growth rates, high reproductive capacity, and resilience to fluctuations in environmental conditions, especially temperature. These distinctive characterist...

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Doctoral

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2024

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Lorenzo Gabriel Ravalo

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https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Native_and_Invasive_Smooth_Shelled_Blue_Mussels_Mytilus_spp_...

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Marine and estuarine ecology (incl. marine ichthyology) / Animal systematics and taxonomy / Biogeography and phylogeography / Biological adaptation / Evolutionary ecology / Mytilus / Biosecurity / Evolution / Aquaculture / Morphology / Ecophysiology / School: School of Biological Sciences / Aquaculture molluscs (excl. oysters) / Assessment and management of benthic marine ecosystems / Degree Discipline: Marine Biology / Degree Name: Doctor of Philosophy / Degree Level: Doctoral

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