Impact of Hermodice carunculata (Pallas, 1766) (Polychaeta: Amphinomidae) on artisanal fishery: A case study from the Mediterranean sea

Effect of temperature and body size on anterior and posterior regeneration in Hermodice carunculata (Polychaeta, Amphinomidae)

“…Notably, as reported byCelona and Comparetto (2010) andTiralongo et al (2023), shermen frequently encounter a signi cant quantity of reworms as accidental bycatch in their nets. Intentionally and unintentionally, they cut the worms into multiple fragments and discard them returing the fragments into the sea (A. Toso, pers comm).…”

“…Indeed, this species requires a relatively high temperature to complete its life cycle (Righi et al 2020;Toso et al 2020). Recent studies unveiled the widespread occurrence of H. carunculata, with tendencies to form dense aggregations in speci c areas of the Mediterranean Sea, which classi es it as invasive (Celona and Comparetto 2010;Righi et al 2020;Shulze et al 2017;Toso et al 2022;Tiralongo et al 2023). Some studies suggested that H. carunculata reworms may pose a potential threat to coastal marine ecosystems since they are large and mobile scavengers, which can eventually act as voracious predators of sessile or slow-moving vagile invertebrates.…”

“…In the Mediterranean Sea, H. carunculata is notably infamous for its ability to consume sh caught in shing nets. This local phenomenon has resulted in a signi cant reduction in income for small artisanal sheries (Celona and Comparetto 2010; Tiralongo et al 2023). Moreover, in addition to the need for more extensive research to fully evaluate its impact on hard-bottom marine communities, the bearded reworm is recognized as a hazard to swimmers.…”

From Fresh to Salt Waters: First Reports of the Red Swamp Crayfish Procambarus clarkii (Girard, 1852) in Mediterranean Marine Waters

“…Invasive P. clarkii also play a significant role as fish predators in temporary Mediterranean streams, according to IIhéu et al [46]. In this context, in addition to the ecological harm resulting from the invasion of the marine environment by this species, there could also be an impact on fishing activities, similar to what is happening with the bearded fireworm, Hermodice carunculata (Pallas, 1766), a highly invasive and thermophilic expanding species that is causing serious direct and indirect economic damage to artisanal fishery in the Ionian Sea [47]. In fact, P. clarkii might find it easier to prey on organisms already trapped in fishing nets rather than those free of them, often ending up entangled in the nets itself.…”

From Fresh to Salt Waters: First Data about the Invasiveness of the Red Swamp Crayfish <em>Procambarus clarkii </em>(Girard, 1852) in Mediterranean Marine Waters

“…Invasive P. clarkii also play a significant role as fish predators in temporary Mediterranean streams, according to IIhéu et al [45]. In this context, in addition to the ecological harm resulting from the invasion of the marine environment by this species, there could also be an impact on fishing activities, similar to what is happening with the bearded fireworm, Hermodice carunculata (Pallas, 1766), a highly invasive and thermophilic expanding species, that is causing serious direct and indirect economic damage to artisanal fishery in the Ionian Sea [46]. In fact, P. clarkii might find it easier to prey on organisms already trapped in fishing nets rather than those free from them, often ending up entangled in the nets itself.…”