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Israeli Researchers Unravel Galapagos Seaweed Mystery Using DNA
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Israeli and international researchers used DNA analysis and historical records to determine that the seaweed Asparagopsis taxiformis was introduced to the Galapagos Islands by ships around World War II, solving a decades-old mystery about its origin in the unique ecosystem.
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- Israeli researchers helped identify Asparagopsis taxiformis as an introduced species in the Galapagos.
- DNA analysis of modern and historical samples revealed a non-native genetic lineage.
- Historical records showed the seaweed's absence in the 1930s and abundance by the 1960s.
- The introduction likely occurred via ships during or after World War II.
- The finding highlights the vulnerability of the Galapagos to invasive species.
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