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Pseudechidna brummeri: an unexpected discovery in the North-East Atlantic raises concerns
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Global changes are currently underway, resulting in the discovery and introduction of new species in unexpected
locations. One notable case involves the Indo-Pacific species Pseudechidna brummeri, which was observed and
captured on film during a nocturnal dive in Portugal.
This situation raises the question: How did this species come to inhabit this area? Two primary explanations
appear plausible:
a) The species may have been introduced through ship ballast water, a common pathway for the
unintentional transport of aquatic organisms. Given the proximity of a large port, this possibility
gains significance.
b) Alternatively, the species could have originated from a home aquarium, a factor that remains
poorly understood. The potential for species to escape or be released from aquariums into natural
ecosystems is an area that requires further investigation.
Another pertinent question to consider is whether there is only one individual of this species or if there are
more individuals present?
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Pseudechidna brummeri Introduced specie White ribbon eel
Contexto Educativo
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Elsevier