Works in Europe
Published research works with metadata for Europe (Continent).
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Native and invasive raccoon populations host distinct microbiomes that may facilitate invasion
While microbiome associations are known to impact species survival, the extent to which microbiome variation aids in invasion dynamics is largely unknown. Here, we studied the mic…
Acacia invasion triggers cascading effects above- and belowground in fragmented forests
Invasive alien plants like Acacia species are key drivers of ecosystem change, with considerable effects on forest structure, nutrient cycling, and biodiversity. In the Mediterran…
Competitive superiority of non-native invaders becomes weaker when plant diversity increases – a case study with Solida…
Two popular hypotheses in invasion biology are the “inherent superiority hypothesis”, stating that non-native species generally perform better than native species, and the “biotic…
Claw loss and the prey preferences of an invasive crayfish
Predator-prey relationships underpin the stability of ecosystems but can be perturbed by numerous factors, such as biological invasions. Crayfish readily colonize new ecosystems a…
Invasive mosquitofish impact a threatened toothcarp through water quality impairment and resource competition
Invasive non-native species are an important cause of biodiversity loss, particularly in fresh waters. The mosquitofish Gambusia holbrooki are among the world’s worst invasive spe…
Insights from paedomorphic newts in introduced populations
Facultative paedomorphosis is a widespread polyphenism in newts and salamanders, but it is declining due to the introduction of non-native species. Conversely, caudates have often…
Could alien Impatiens capensis invade habitats of native I. noli-tangere in Europe? – Contrasting effects of microhabit…
Recent declines in the population size and habitat of the native European Impatiens noli-tangere have led to its observed disappearance. The spread of the North American I. capens…
Effect of the tapeworm Ligula pavlovskii on the life-history of the alien monkey goby (Neogobius fluviatilis)
The life-history traits of fish are influenced by numerous factors, including parasitic infections. Parasites can significantly impact host mortality, growth performance, and repr…
Warming and latitude shape the non-consumptive effects of native and invasive alien crayfish predators on damselfly prey
There is increasing concern that the effects of biological invasions may be magnified by other human-induced global changes. Here, we compare the non-consumptive effects imposed b…
Invasive signal crayfish and native noble crayfish show trophic niche shrinkage in sympatry
Studying the coexistence of native species and invasive species with similar functional traits, habitat usage, and feeding habits is crucial for understanding the dynamics of inva…
The invasive mysid Hemimysis anomala: an up-to-date review of its biology, ecology, distribution and ecological impacts
The “bloody-red shrimp” species Hemimysis anomala, native to the Ponto-Caspian Region, has spread rapidly and adapted over recent decades to new aquatic ecosystems worldwide, caus…
The fellowship of the fig continues its journey: Fig wasps (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea) associated with Ficus microcarpa…
The number of alien species continues to climb uninterrupted with a proportion of them becoming invasive, impacting native biodiversity and socioeconomic parameters. Many alien sp…
Intra- and interspecific pollen morphology variation of invasive Reynoutria taxa (Polygonaceae) in their response to di…
Although understanding the relationship between the reproductive mode and mass-dispersal potential of plants is crucial for studying invasion phenomena, the morphological features…
Non-consumptive effects of native, alien and invasive alien crayfish on damselfly egg life history and carry-over effec…
Invasive alien (IA) predators pose significant threats to native ecosystems, often leading to profound impacts on prey species through both direct and non-consumptive effects (NCE…
Seeds and vegetative propagules of all selected invasive plants in Europe do not survive industrial composting
Plant material of invasive alien plant species (IAPS) must be appropriately disposed of to prevent unintended spread. The current guidelines in Slovenia and in several other Europ…
Competitive interactions for food resources between invasive Ponto-Caspian gobies and their native competitors in the c…
Climate warming can modify the process of biological invasions by affecting the outcomes of competition between alien species and their native counterparts in invaded environments…
A population dynamics approach to understand the invasiveness of the seaweed Rugulopteryx okamurae (Ochrophyta, Dictyot…
The success of invasive species can be measured by invasiveness, which depicts intrinsic characteristics that enable them to thrive in new environments. In invasive seaweeds, for …
Long-term seed survival of common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) after burial
Ambrosia artemisiifolia is a serious threat to human health and agricultural yield. Due to its annual growth form management should focus on the prevention of seed production in t…
Native and non-native unionids respond differently to the presence of fouling dreissenid mussels
Unionid mussels are globally threatened by several human disturbances, including the introduction of non-native species. Among these, biofouling zebra and quagga mussels of Ponto-…
Niche partitioning of invasive Amur sleeper (Perccottus glenii) amongst native fish communities in three different fres…
The invasive fish, Amur sleeper, poses a significant and growing threat to Central European freshwater ecosystems. Despite its rapid spread, the ecological implications of its inv…
Dead or alive: the effect of shells and living individuals of Sinanodonta woodiana (Lea, 1834) on habitat selection and…
1. Ecosystem engineering freshwater bivalves, burrowing in the substratum and accumulating shell deposits, transform bottom habitats. Especially the invasive Asian bivalve Sinanod…
Exploring the efficacy of predacious diving beetles as potential nature-based solution for combatting the invasive mosq…
The invasive mosquito species Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894) is rapidly spreading in Europe, posing an increasing threat because of its high vector competence for chikungunya and …
Isotopic niches reveal the impact of topmouth gudgeon and gibel carp on native crucian carp
Invasive species pose a major threat to natural ecosystems and directly outcompete many native species, placing them at imminent threat of extinction. The topmouth gudgeon (Pseudo…
Functional responses correspond to stable isotope-based trophic positions among four invasive Ponto-Caspian mysid speci…
Determining the consumptive effects of non-native predators, for which several direct and indirect methods have been applied, is a common goal in invasion biology. Functional resp…
Lionfish (Pterois miles) in the Mediterranean Sea: a review of the available knowledge with an update on the invasion f…
Invasive species often severely impact ecosystems and human activities in the areas that they invade. The lionfishes Pterois miles and P. volitans are regarded as the most success…
The alien conifer Cupressus arizonica can outcompete native pines in Mediterranean mixed forests under climate change
Exotic species have been introduced in afforestation and reforestation initiatives worldwide. Climate change, including increased aridity and extreme events, can promote the sprea…
Detailed analysis of prey taxonomic composition indicates feeding habitat partitioning amongst co-occurring invasive go…
One of the negative impacts of non-native invasive species on trophic interactions in an invaded ecosystem occurs via increased interspecific competition for food resources betwee…
Competitive interaction in headwaters: slow upstream migration leads to trophic competition between native and non-nati…
The spread of non-native species is one of the outcomes of global change, threatening many native communities through predation and competition. Freshwater ecosystems are particul…
Worldwide distribution and phylogeography of the agave weevil Scyphophorus acupunctatus (Coleoptera, Dryophthoridae): t…
Global plant trade represents one of the main pathways of introduction for invertebrates, including insects, throughout the world. Non-native insects include some of the most impo…
Genetic and morphological insights into the Carpobrotus hybrid complex around the world
The genus Carpobrotus N.E.Br. comprises between 12 and 25 species, most of which are native to South Africa. Some Carpobrotus species are considered among the most damaging invasi…
Headwater refuges: Flow protects Austropotamobius crayfish from Faxonius limosus invasion
This study explores the geospatial relationship between the invasive crayfish species Faxonius limosus and the native Austropotamobius bihariensis and A. torrentium crayfish popul…
Disruptions caused by invasive species and climate change on the functional diversity of a fish community
As the effects of climate change continue to intensify, non-native species are becoming more prevalent in estuarine ecosystems. This has implications for the taxonomic and functio…
Changes in the functional and phylogenetic diversity of above- and below-ground plant communities invaded by two alien…
Introduced plants can have long-lasting and irreversible effects on the communities and ecosystems they invade. A critical step towards understanding the legacy of plant introduct…
Stable isotope values and trophic analysis of invasive three-spined stickleback in Upper Lake Constance points to sign…
The three-spined stickleback Gasterosteus aculeatus was introduced into Lake Constance in the 1940s and occupied a limited range until late 2012. Since then the species has expand…
Flowers of Impatiens glandulifera as hubs for both pollinators and pathogens
Flower infestation by pathogens may influence pollination effectiveness. At the same time, by sharing infested flowers, pollinators increase transmission of pathogens. In the pres…
Tree diversity reduces co-infestation of Douglas fir by two exotic pests and pathogens
The number of non-native invasive pests and pathogens has increased dramatically in recent years, with disastrous consequences for the health of forests worldwide. Multiple studie…
Tree species preference and impact on native species community by the bark beetle Ips amitinus in a recently invaded r…
Non-native bark beetle species represent a major threat to forest ecosystems. The bark beetle Ips amitinus has recently expanded its range from Finland into northern Sweden. In th…
Conditions of emergence of the Sooty Bark Disease and aerobiology of Cryptostroma corticale in Europe
The sooty bark disease (SBD) is an emerging disease affecting sycamore maple trees (Acer pseudoplatanus) in Europe. Cryptostroma corticale, the causal agent, putatively native to …
Testing early detection of pine processionary moth Thaumetopoea pityocampa nests using UAV-based methods
Early detection of insect infestation is a key to the adoption of control measures appropriated to each local condition. The use of remote sensing was recommended for a quick scan…
Duplex real-time PCR assay for the simultaneous detection of Ophiostoma novo-ulmi and Geosmithia spp. in elm wood and …
Dutch elm disease (DED) is a destructive tracheomycosis caused by Ophiostoma novo-ulmi, an ascomycete probably originating in East-Asia that is devastating natural elm populations…
Vertical spread of Hymenoscyphus fraxineus propagules
Currently, the ash dieback causal agent Hymenoscyphus fraxineus is an established invasive pathogen in most European countries. Its potential to spread quickly among invaded fores…
Myrtus communis in Europe threatened by the pandemic and South African strains of the myrtle rust pathogen Austropucci…
Austropuccinia psidii, the causal agent of myrtle rust, has emerged as a significant threat to Myrtaceae in planted and natural woody ecosystems. The first detection of A. puccini…
Potential impacts of invasive crayfish on native benthic fish: shelter use and agonistic behaviour
Spinycheek crayfish (Faxonius limosus) and signal crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus) are successful North American invasive crayfish species distributed throughout Europe. Both s…
Intraguild predation as a potential explanation for the population decline of the threatened native fish, the European…
Biotic interactions exerted by invasive species have a strong effect on ecosystems. Intraguild predation may contribute to the decline in the distribution, abundance and populatio…
Genetic analyses reveal a complex introduction history of the globally invasive tree Acacia longifolia
Acacia longifolia (Sydney golden wattle) is considered one of the most problematic plant invaders in Mediterranean-type ecosystems. In this study, we investigate the species’ inva…
Chelonian challenge: three alien species from North America are moving their reproductive boundaries in Central Europe
Biological invasions by alien species have substantial economic impacts and are a major driver of the ongoing decline and loss of biodiversity. Through humans, the North American …
Linear scaling – negative effects of invasive Spiraea tomentosa (Rosaceae) on wetland plants and pollinator communities
Invasive plants directly and indirectly disrupt the ecosystem functioning, of which indirect effects, for example, through trophic cascades, are particularly difficult to predict.…
Exploring the eDNA dynamics of the host-pathogen pair Pacifastacus leniusculus (Decapoda) and Aphanomyces astaci (Sapr…
The oomycete Aphanomyces astaci causes crayfish plague, a disease threatening native European crayfish. It is carried and transmitted by American crayfish species, which are the o…
Phenology and morphology of the invasive legume Lupinus polyphyllus along a latitudinal gradient in Europe
Plant phenology, i. e. the timing of life cycle events, is related to individual fitness and species distribution ranges. Temperature is one of the most important drivers of plant…
Recurring infection by crayfish plague pathogen only marginally affects survival and growth of marbled crayfish
Invasive alien crayfish threaten the diversity of freshwater ecosystems and native crayfish fauna. In Europe, this is largely due to transmission of the crayfish plague to suscept…