Discuss the aspects of the biology and ecology of the invasive species “Mnemiopsis leidyi” (Ctenophore) that enabled it to survive transportation and become established. Also discuss any ecological and socio-economic impacts the introduced species has caused as well as possible methods for its management or eradication.
The ctenophore, Mnemiopsis leidyi was introduced into the Black Sea in the 1980s and has since spread to the North Sea and Mediterranean.