Population dynamics of a nonindigenous epiphytic bryozoan Membranipora membranacea in the western North Atlantic: Effects of kelp substrate

Aquatic Biology

Volumn 8, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 83-94

  Saunders, Megan I ^a   Metaxas, Anna ^a  

^a DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Bryozoa; Epibiota; Invasive species; Kelp beds; Membranipora membranacea; Rocky subtidal ecosystems; Western North Atlantic

Indexed keywords

AGARUM CLATHRATUM; ALGAE; BRYOZOA; LAMINARIA; LAMINARIA DIGITATA; LAMINARIALES; MEMBRANIPORA MEMBRANACEA; SACCHARINA;

EID: 74349105954     PISSN: 18647782     EISSN: 18647790     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3354/ab00208     Document Type: Article

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