Capova, M., Zlatnicka, I., Kovac, V. and Katina, S. (2008) Ontogenetic variability in the external morphology of monkey goby, Neogobius fluviatilis (Pallas, 1814) and its relevance to invasion potential. Hydrobiologia, 607(1), pp. 17-26. (doi: 10.1007/s10750-008-9361-9)
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Abstract
In the previous decade, four species of non-native gobies have invaded the middle section of the river Danube and its tributaries. An effective tool for understanding biological invasions is the evaluation of various biological traits (morphological, life history, ontogenetic) within an epigenetic context. The present study examines the external morphology of monkey goby Neogobius fluviatilis (Pallas, 1814) from the mouth of the River Hron, the morphological differences among three goby species (monkey, bighead and round) and the relevance of these differences for invasive potential. Monkey goby reach their definite phenotype very early in their ontogeny and thus represent a strongly precocial (specialized) species with direct development. The morphological differences between monkey and two other goby species also reflect its strong specialization for sandy substrata and smaller prey types. Thus, monkey goby are not expected to spread to new areas as fast as the round and bighead gobies, and their distribution is likely to be limited to sandy and/or sandy-gravel substrata. If this assumption is correct, then the potential adverse impact of monkey goby on native fauna or even ecosystem is likely to be less than that of the bighead and round gobies.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Katina, Dr Stanislav |
| Authors: | Capova, M., Zlatnicka, I., Kovac, V., and Katina, S. |
| Subjects: | Q Science > QA Mathematics Q Science > QL Zoology |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Mathematics and Statistics > Statistics |
| Research Group: | Statistical Modelling |
| Journal Name: | Hydrobiologia |
| ISSN: | 0018-8158 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1573-5117 |
| Published Online: | 07 March 2008 |
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