Ecology of the exotic macroalga Batophora occidentalis in Posidonia oceanica meadows and other native benthic habitats
Andrea Antón, Silvia Paoletti, Lidia Cucala, Carlos Alejandro Morell, Sara Muñiz-Quintana
This study tracks the spread and impact of the invasive macroalga B. occidentalis in marine habitats, showing its dominance in native benthic meadows and potential for further expansion.
bioRxiv · Nov 20, 2025 · PreprintEcology