First occurrence of the invasive hydrozoan Gonionemus vertens A. Agassiz, 1862 (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa) in New Jersey, USA

Authors

John J. Gaynor, Montclair State UniversityFollow
Paul A.X. Bologna, Montclair State UniversityFollow
Dena J. Restaino, Montclair State UniversityFollow
Christie Barry, Montclair State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-21-2016

Abstract

Gonionemus vertens A. Agassiz, 1862 is a small hydrozoan native to the Pacific Ocean. It has become established in the northern and southern Atlantic Ocean as well as the Mediterranean Sea. We report on the first occurrence of this species in estuaries in New Jersey, USA,and confirm species identification through molecular sequence analysis. Given the large number of individuals collected, we contend that this is a successful invasion into this region with established polyps. The remaining question is the vector and source of these newly established populations.

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.3391/bir.2016.5.4.07

Montclair State University Digital Commons Citation

Gaynor, John J.; Bologna, Paul A.X.; Restaino, Dena J.; and Barry, Christie, "First occurrence of the invasive hydrozoan Gonionemus vertens A. Agassiz, 1862 (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa) in New Jersey, USA" (2016). Department of Biology Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 3.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/biology-facpubs/3

Published Citation

BioInvasions Records (2016) Volume 5, Issue 4: 233–237