Inter - and intraspecific phenotypic variation in co-occurring invasive and introduced cyprinid fish species.

ABSTRACT: A species introduced outside of its native range will likely encounter unusual abiotic and biotic conditions,and may exhibit phenotypic traits that may facilitate survival and persistance. Phenotypic plasticity drives non-native species' development of adaptive traits in the new environment, increases their fitness, and as a result, contributes to invasion success. In this study, we examined inter and intraspecific phenotypic variation (body size and shape) for an invasive (Carassius gibelio) and introduced (Cyprinus carpio) cyprinid fish species (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) in the Düden Stream, Turkey, which is a small-scale river system. We hypothesized that interspecific phenotypic variation correlates with fish-specific variables and river site. We further hypothesized that th

SUBMITTER: Mert Goren C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10847375 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature