The neozoan Elminius modestus Darwin (Crustacea, Cirripedia): Possible explanations for its successful invasion in European water

Comparison of data from the Literature has provided evidence that eurytherm al and euryhaline adaptation of larvae and adults in combination with a lon g seasonal breeding period, high fecundity and short generation time have g iven Elminius modestus an advantage over indigenous cirripede species, allo wing a rapid spread throughout European waters.