Works in Europe
Published research works with metadata for Europe (Continent).
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Salix transect of Europe: additional leaf beetle (Chrysomelidae) records and insights from chrysomelid DNA barcoding
Occurrence patterns of chrysomelid beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), associated with willow (Salix spp.) at 42 sites across Europe, have previously been described. The sites fo…
Macrofungi of Mata da Margaraça (Portugal), a relic from the Tertiary Age
Mata Nacional da Margaraça represents a rare example where the Atlantic climate influences the perpetuity of a small enclave of a previously widespread laurel forest. The higher r…
An interactive key to Central European species of the Pteromalus albipennis species group and other species of the genu…
Parasitoid wasps of the genus Pteromalus play an important role in biological pest control, however, the genus includes a large number of cryptic species, which makes reliable ide…
Micro-habitat and season dependent impact of the invasive Impatiens glandulifera on native vegetation
The impact of invasive species is often difficult to assess due to species × ecosystem interactions. Impatiens glandulifera heavily invaded several habitat types in Central Europe…
First insights into the molecular population structure and origins of the invasive Chinese sleeper, Perccottus glenii, …
The aim of our study was to provide a first overview of the population genetic structure of the invasive Chinese sleeper, Perccottus glenii, (Actinopterygii: Odontobutidae) in Eur…
Cryptic diversity and mtDNA phylogeography of the invasive demon shrimp, Dikerogammarus haemobaphes (Eichwald, 1841), i…
The regions of the Black, Caspian, and Azov seas are known for being both (i) the place of extensive crustacean radiation dated to the times of Paratethys and Sarmatian basins, an…
Clonal growth strategies of Reynoutria japonica in response to light, shade, and mowing, and perspectives for management
Many of the most invasive plant species in the world can propagate clonally, suggesting clonality offers advantages that facilitate invasion. Gaining insights into the clonal grow…
Emerging invasion threat of the liana Celastrus orbiculatus (Celastraceae) in Europe
The woody vine Celastrus orbiculatus (Celastraceae), Oriental bittersweet, is an alien species that recently has been found to be spreading in Europe. Many aspects of its biology …
Context-dependent differences in the functional responses of conspecific native and non-native crayfishes
Invasive species are proliferating globally and cause a range of impacts, necessitating risk assessment and prioritization prior to management action. Experimentally derived estim…
A preliminary field trial to compare control techniques for invasive Berberis aquifolium in Belgian coastal dunes
Non-native Berberis aquifolium is an invasive species in Belgian coastal dunes. With its strong clonal growth through suckers, this evergreen shrub outcompetes native species and …
Native generalist consumers interact strongly with seeds of the invasive wild cucumber (Echinocystis lobata)
When alien plant species arrive in a new environment, they develop novel interactions with native biota that can range from negative to positive. Determining the nature and streng…
Using verified citizen science as a tool for monitoring the European hornet (Vespa crabro) in the island of Sardinia (I…
The European hornet, Vespa crabro L. (Hymenoptera: Vespidae), is a eusocial insect native to Eurasia that was accidentally introduced in the island of Sardinia (Italy) in 2010. Th…
Seed-bank dynamics of native and invasive Impatiens species during a five-year field experiment under various environme…
Despite recent evidence on the important role of seed banks associated with plant invasions, and a large body of literature on invasive annual Impatiens species, little is known a…
Unravelling the origin and introduction pattern of the tropical species Paracaprella pusilla Mayer, 1890 (Crustacea, Am…
Paracaprella pusilla Mayer, 1890 is a tropical caprellid species recently introduced to the Eastern Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula and the Mediterranean Sea. In this stud…
Low litter cover, high light availability and rock cover favour the establishment of Ailanthus altissima in forests in …
Future forest composition is uncertain in many areas due to climate change. The spread of non-native species adds to these uncertainties, particularly in forests recently colonise…
Relative impacts of the invasive Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas, over the native blue mussel, Mytilus edulis, are me…
The ecological impacts of invasive species can be severe, but are generally viewed as highly unpredictable. Recent methods combining per capita feeding rates, population abundance…
Steatoda nobilis, a false widow on the rise: a synthesis of past and current distribution trends
The Noble False Widow, Steatoda nobilis (Thorell, 1875) (Araneae, Theridiidae), is, due to its relatively large size and potential medical importance, one of the most notable inva…
Functional traits of acquisitive invasive woody species differ from conservative invasive and native species
One of the most important sources of invasiveness is species’ functional traits and their variability. However there are still few studies on invasive tree species traits conducte…
The stone pine, Pinus pinea L., a new highly rewarding host for the invasive Leptoglossus occidentalis
The invasive seed bug Leptoglossus occidentalis, a species native to Western North America, is of major concern for the producers of stone pine seeds in the Mediterranean countrie…
Variation in phenology and overall performance traits can help to explain the plant invasion process amongst Mediterran…
Plant traits such as phenological development, growth rate, stress tolerance and seeds production may play an important role in the process of acclimatisation to new environments …
Ambrosia artemisiifolia control in agricultural areas: effect of grassland seeding and herbivory by the exotic leaf bee…
Ambrosia artemisiifolia (common ragweed) is an invasive species native to North America and was accidentally introduced to Europe in the 19th century. Widespread in disturbed habi…
Syndromes in suites of correlated traits suggest multiple mechanisms facilitating invasion in a plant range-expander
Various mechanisms can facilitate the success of plant invasions simultaneously, but may be difficult to disentangle. In the present study, plants of the range-expanding species B…
The influence of mowing regime on the soil seed bank of the invasive plant Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.
Ambrosia artemisiifolia is an invasive annual herb infamous for the high allergenicity of its pollen, which is related to increasing medical costs. Additionally, it can…
Trade patterns of the tree nursery industry in Europe and changes following findings of citrus longhorn beetle, Anoplop…
The trade in plants for planting is a major pathway for the introduction and further spread of alien plants, pests and diseases. Information about the structure of plant trade net…
A biography of an invasive terrestrial slug: the spread, distribution and habitat of Deroceras invadens
The article reviews distribution records of Deroceras invadens (previously called D. panormitanum and D. caruanae), adding significant unpublished records from the authors’ own co…
Matching methods to produce maps for pest risk analysis to resources
Decision support systems (DSSs) for pest risk mapping are invaluable for guiding pest risk analysts seeking to add maps to pest risk analyses (PRAs). Maps can help identify the ar…
Can Daphnia lumholtzi invade European lakes?
The cladoceran Daphnia lumholtzi is a subtropical and tropical zooplankter, and an invasive species in North America. Thus far, D. lumholtzi has not been detected in Europe. Here …
Sources and modes of action of invasive knotweed allelopathy: the effects of leaf litter and trained soil on the germin…
Invasive knotweeds, native to Eastern Asia, are among the most dominant plant invaders of European and North American temperate ecosystems. Recent studies indicate that one cause …
Modelling the distribution of the invasive Roesel’s bush-cricket (Metrioptera roeselii) in a fragmented landscape
The development of conservation strategies to mitigate the impact of invasive species requires knowledge of the species ecology and distribution. This is, however, often lacking a…
Potential phytotoxic and shading effects of invasive Fallopia (Polygonaceae) taxa on the germination of native dominant…
Two species of knotweeds (genus Fallopia, Polygonaceae), native to Asia (Fallopia sachalinensis, F. japonica) and their hybrid (F. ×bohemica) belong to the most noxious plant inva…
Morphometric analysis and bioclimatic distribution of Glebionis coronaria s.l. (Asteraceae) in the Mediterranean area
We present a revision of Glebionis coronaria in the Mediterranean area based on: a) micro-morphology of the disc floret cypselas observed with a high-resolution confocal microscop…
Distribution of the invasive plant species Heracleum sosnowskyi Manden. in the Komi Republic (Russia)
Occurrences of the invasive plant species Heracleum sosnowskyi Manden. in the Komi Republic (northeastern part of European Russia) were recorded and published in the Global Biodiv…
Taxonomy and nomenclature of the polymorphic European high mountain species Androsace vitaliana (L.) Lapeyr. (Primulace…
Androsace vitaliana (syn. Vitaliana primuliflora; Primulaceae) has been subject to several taxonomic treatments, whose conclusions ranged from a single species with numerous infra…
Two new infraspecific taxa of Verbascum delphicum (Scrophulariaceae, Scrophularieae) from mainland Greece and the islan…
Verbascum delphicum Boiss. & Heldr. subsp. cervi Zografidis (Scrophulariaceae, Scrophularieae) is described as a subspecies new to science and illustrated. It is narrowly distribu…
Oenanthe millefolia (Umbelliferae), a new species record for the Turkish and Greek Flora
Oenanthe millefolia (Apiaceae), which is presented as a new recorded species for the Turkish flora, was discovered for the first time in Kırklareli province of Turkey. It is also …
Cardamine occulta, the correct species name for invasive Asian plants previously classified as C. flexuosa, and its occ…
The nomenclature of Eastern Asian populations traditionally assigned to Cardamine flexuosa has remained unresolved since 2006, when they were found to be distinct from the Europea…
Trachelomonas bituricensis var. lotharingia M.L. Poucques 1952, a morphologically interesting, rare euglenoid new to th…
This report describes the discovery of the rare euglenoid taxon Trachelomonas bituricensis var. lotharingia in a small mesotrophic pond in the Czech Republic. Only limited data ar…