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Outcomes of the LIFE INVASAQUA project: An integrated approach for the prevention and awareness of aquatic invasive spe…
Invasive alien species (IAS) pose a growing threat to biodiversity, ecosystem services and human well-being, particularly in aquatic ecosystems worldwide. These species lead to se…
Population dynamics, habitat use and trapping efficiency of the invasive crab Callinectes sapidus in a Mediterranean hy…
The blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) has rapidly invaded several coastal lagoons along the Western Mediterranean. However, there are still no comprehensive assessments of its popul…
Eradication attempt for an early detected invasive crayfish: the case of Pacifastacus leniusculus (Decapoda, Astacidae)…
The signal crayfish Pacifastacus leniusculus (Dana, 1852) is one of the most ecologically impactful decapod crustaceans introduced in Europe. As a species of Union concern, early …
Effectiveness of legislative tools to stop biological invasions: freshwater turtles’ invasion in Europe as a study case
Invasive species pose significant threats to biodiversity, human health, and economic systems. Freshwater turtles are popular as pets, but when released or allowed to escape into …
Aligning EU policies to address biological invasions: assessing invasion impacts across sectors
Invasive alien species (IAS) affect various policy sectors, including environment, trade, and agriculture. In Europe, each of these sectors is usually regulated under different Eu…
Mapping the northernmost transnational non-native population of Xenopus laevis using pooled eDNA sampling
Early-detection-rapid response (EDRR) programs are invaluable for managing incipient invasions, but require monitoring strategies that maximize search coverage and minimize costs.…
Eating contest between native and non-indigenous bivalve species: estimating capture efficiencies and clearance rates u…
Despite the burgeoning number of non-indigenous species (NIS) in worldwide coastal ecosystems, the quantification of their direct impacts on native communities remains largely une…
Evaluating brown trout as a potential biological control agent of signal crayfish
This study evaluates the potential of brown trout (Salmo trutta) as a biological control of a recently established signal crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus) population in a prote…
Assessing the upper thermal limit constraining the physiological performance of Callinectes sapidus embryogenesis under…
Embryonic development represents a vulnerable life stage in marine organisms, yet its role in shaping the invasion success of non-native species under climate change remains under…
Invasions in aquatic systems: Patterns, mechanisms and management
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Wide climatic niche and adaptive phenology contribute to the spread of the invasive plant Himalayan balsam (Impatiens g…
Invasive species are one of the greatest threats to biodiversity. However, our understanding of how these species persist and spread in novel environments remains limited. Specifi…
Release of marketed individuals increases the risk of genetic disturbance in the pet insect Trypoxylus dichotomus
Genetic disturbance can be caused by the release or escape of individuals with different genetic characteristics into wild habitats, risking impacts on native biodiversity. The ri…
High genetic diversity and lack of structure underlie the invasion history of the non-indigenous oyster Dendostrea cf. …
Since the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, hundreds of Indo-Pacific species have rapidly colonised the Mediterranean. Understanding the spatial and temporal patterns of this bio…
Multi-locus environmental DNA markers and taxon-specific primers enhanced detection rate of invasive tilapia
Tilapia are native to Africa. Due to introductions for aquaculture and the ornamental fish trade, several species of tilapia have now spread across five continents, making them so…
Lessons and challenges in creating alien species lists: insights from South Africa’s national reports on the status and…
Information on alien species present in a country, their status (establishment, distribution, impacts), and how they entered and move around the country is crucial for effective m…
Admixture between lineages of the tramp ant Technomyrmex albipes revealed by mitochondrial and ultra-conserved element …
Hybridisation between divergent populations can lead to various outcomes, including potentially increased invasiveness. In this study, we investigated the genetic background of a …
An annotated registry of established forest pathogens in the continental USA, Canada, and Hawaiian Islands
General understanding of disease epiphytotics caused by introduced agents (pathogens) in forest systems, as well as the ability to assess risk of future introductions within a pro…
One is a worldwide invader, the other never established in other continents: contrasted phylogeographic patterns of two…
In the Western Palaearctic, the congeneric bark beetles Hylurgus ligniperda and Hylurgus micklitzi are developing on pine trees. Although H. ligniperda has a larger native range i…
The spread of Indo-Pacific origin fish species in the Mediterranean Sea is influenced by sea currents, habitat factors,…
The construction of the Suez Canal initiated a profound marine biogeographic rearrangement by connecting two marine regions that had been separated for about 16 million years. To …
Public reporting is essential for controlling the invasive yellow-legged hornet: a novel model simulating the spread of…
The invasive yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina nigrithorax) was introduced into France in 2004 from China and has now spread across western Europe and into Great Britain. Betwe…
Monitoring for incipient dreissenid mussel invasions using environmental DNA and RNA: review of current state of knowle…
The establishment of populations of zebra and quagga mussel (Dreissena polymorpha and D. bugensis) is a continuing challenge for aquatic ecosystems and natural resource managers. …
Rice blast in the Indo-Pacific Region impacting food security highlights the need for better biosecurity
Plant pests significantly reduce crop yield, which impacts access, availability and food utilisation. Rice is a staple crop for almost half of the world’s population. Asia (includ…
Do native trees support epiphytic bryophytes diversity better than nonnatives?
The influence of nonnative angiosperm trees on epiphytic bryophyte diversity is a major gap in invasion ecology. Two prominent invasive species, Acer negundo and Prunus cerasifera…
Movement ecology of the Sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) outside of its natural range
Understanding the movements of alien species in newly colonized territories is crucial for addressing the challenges posed by global transformations and threats to biodiversity co…
Trophic interactions between the European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) and invasive non-native species
Biological invasions contrast with reintroduction projects, where native species are deliberately returned to their natural habitat to restore local biodiversity. Such a reintrodu…
Non-native species in the Philippines and Southeast Asia
Non-native species introductions threaten global biodiversity, ecosystems, and the services they provide. The limited capacity of developing countries to mitigate and manage biolo…
Invasive Prunus serotina and Robinia pseudoacacia impact on understory vegetation is species-, habitat-, and season-spe…
Although the impact of invasive species on understory diversity has been extensively studied, most authors have compared invaded and non-invaded stands. Various authors have demon…
Silent enemies: can low-virulence macroparasites drive disease-mediated invasions?
Shared pathogens can alter the interaction between native and alien species resulting in disease-mediated invasions (DMIs). Invasive animals often harbour low-virulence macroparas…
Compiling and analyzing the non-native flora of a megadiverse Neotropical country: a new catalogue for continental Ecua…
In this study, we provide a comprehensive and updated inventory of the non-native vascular flora of continental Ecuador and analyze its key biogeographic and ecological attributes…
Reproductive condition of an invasive snake in urban, savanna, and forest habitats
Predation by Brown Treesnakes (Boiga irregularis) has caused the decline or extinction of all native forest vertebrates on Guam, including birds, lizards, and bats. Loss of the hi…
Ecological niche characterization and interspecific associations among invasive Pomacea canaliculata (Mollusca, Gastrop…
Pomacea canaliculata is a major invasive snail species in freshwater ecosystems in southern China. Population outbreaks of this species threaten zoobenthic community structure and…
Transparency and reproducibility in invasion science
Policymakers and practitioners overseeing invasive species management depend on reliable research for guidance. Transparency and reproducibility are core features of reliable rese…
Coelomic foreign bodies in wild-caught Python spp. in the Greater Everglades Ecosystem, Florida, USA
Burmese pythons (Python molurus bivittatus) and African rock pythons (Python sebae) have established invasive populations in southern Florida, severely disrupting local ecosystems…
Invasive species risk assessment in practice: Insights from a survey of practitioners
Risk assessment is an important tool in invasive species prevention and management, providing a structured approach to identify and evaluate the risks posed by non-native species.…
Remote sensing for monitoring and assessment of invasive herbaceous plants: the case of Oenothera drummondii in coastal…
Invasive exotic species pose a serious threat to biodiversity, particularly in fragile and degraded habitats. This is the case with Oenothera drummondii, which significantly affec…
Going Dutch: European distribution of non-native land flatworm species belonging to Geoplaninae and Bipaliinae with foc…
Non-native land flatworms can have a negative impact on local ecosystems, due to their voracious appetites for earthworms or snails. Accurate knowledge on the distribution of non-…
Long delays in identification and publication of naturalized species: a case study of introduced grasses in Hawai‘i
As introduced plants spread across the world, botanists documented their naturalizations—self-sustaining reproduction in new geographic areas—through herbarium specimens and publi…
Energetic metabolism and condition indices in native versus invasive common waxbills
Invasive alien species (IAS) pose a serious threat to global biodiversity, and unravelling the mechanisms driving their expansion across new ranges remains an important challenge …
Shell disease dynamics in the non-indigenous Atlantic rock crab (Cancer irroratus) in Icelandic waters
Crustacean shell disease, characterized by progressive degradation of the chitinous exoskeleton due to secretion of chitinases and other enzymes by microorganisms, has been report…
Multiple targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework must be addressed to manage invasive alien species in protected a…
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) sets out ambitious global targets to reduce biodiversity loss by 2030 and will determine the conservation agenda for the n…
Guiding action on invasive alien species towards meeting the EU's Biodiversity Strategy for 2030
Invasive alien species (IAS) are a major threat to global biodiversity. The total cost of biological invasions across all European Union member states has been estimated at 129.9 …
Unraveling the microbiome dynamics of the invasive Acacia longifolia: a closer look at seeds and nodules
Acacia longifolia, a species native to Australia, is an aggressive invasive in Mediterranean-type ecosystems worldwide. Its success in diverse habitats, expanding from coastal dun…
Crossing borders: Connectivity analyses reveal potential patterns of range expansion of the Northern raccoon in Europe
Identifying suitable areas and potential expansion corridors for alien species that can pose negative environmental and socio-economic impacts is essential to guide prevention, mo…
Temperature-dependent versatility shapes invasiveness in the tropical freshwater gastropod Melanoides tuberculata
Invasive species cause major losses in biodiversity worldwide and alter ecosystem functioning. Once established, invaders are often impossible to remove from ecosystems, especiall…
Insect invasion success depends on taxon and trophic group
The majority of non-native animal species globally are insects, though some insect species are more successful invaders than others. These differences can be attributed, in part, …
Similar alpha yet varied beta functional diversities between invasive and native plant species along an elevational gra…
Illuminating the invasive strategies of alien species in mountainous regions is critical to preventing the increasing frequency of invasion events and enhancing our understanding …
The role of microbiomes in animal invasions: a scoping review
Despite increasing evidence for the contribution of microbiomes to host fitness and evolution, their role in the adaptation and successful establishment of invasive animal species…
A method to quantify jump dispersal of invasive species from occurrence data: the case of the spotted lanternfly, Lycor…
The accuracy of predicting the spread of biological invasions is improved if models explicitly incorporate the two main dispersal mechanisms: diffusive spread and jump dispersal. …
Dunes under attack: untangling the effects of landscape changes on Iceplant invasion (Carpobrotus spp., Aizoaceae) in M…
Invasive alien plants (IAPs) are a great challenge for biodiversity conservation and management. Temporal landscape analysis has a great potential for describing plant invasion pr…
Let ants find them: Using ants as eDNA samplers for detecting the invasive spotted lanternfly
Environmental DNA (eDNA) has emerged as a valuable tool for detecting invasive species, yet its application in terrestrial ecosystems remains challenging due to uneven eDNA distri…
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