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Molecular data confirm the validity of the Portuguese blenny ( Parablennius ruber , Valenciennes, 1836) and its presence in Western Europe
Author(s) -
Almada V. C.,
Domingues V. S.,
Monteiro N. M.,
Almada F.,
Santos R. S.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal of fish biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.672
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1095-8649
pISSN - 0022-1112
DOI - 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2007.01397.x
Subject(s) - biology , portuguese , zoology , genetic algorithm , fishery , ecology , philosophy , linguistics
DNA sequence analysis confirms the distinction between Parablennius ruber and Parablennius gattorugine , simultaneously validating the presence of the former species in Western Europe where it has been reported for >150 years. A possible scenario involving speciation of P. ruber at the Azores and subsequent transport of larvae to Europe, a process that may be still occurring nowadays, could explain this pattern of occurrence.