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Stable isotope analysis reveals diet niche partitioning between native species and the invasive black bullhead (Ameiuru…
The introduction and spread of alien fish species pose a major threat to native communities and ecosystem functioning in freshwaters. Black bullhead is one of the most successful …
Invasive fish species in Romanian freshwater. A review of over 100 years of occurrence reports
Effective management of invasive alien species requires location-specific strategies involving the regular update of distribution maps to identify spatial patterns, trends, and pa…
A hitchhiker's guide to Europe: mapping human-mediated spread of the invasive Japanese beetle
Early detection of hitchhiking pests requires the identification of strategic introduction points via transport. We propose a framework for achieving this in Europe using the Japa…
Phenological gap in fruiting period and dispersal of seeds from alien fleshy-fruited plants by medium-sized carnivores …
Some biological differences between native and alien plants are relevant to their dispersal mechanisms. One of them is the fruiting period: it is shifted in time, peaking later th…
Stakeholder mapping to support invasive non-native species management in South America
Effective long-term management of invasive non-native species (INNS) in South America is a pressing yet complex task. Critically, the environmental, historical, cultural, and econ…
Following in the footsteps of invasion: comparisons of founder and invasive genotypes of two independent invasions reve…
To understand the success of invasive alien species, it is necessary to evaluate the site-specific eco-evolutionary challenges they face in their new environments. We explored whe…
Variation of the stable isotope niches of native amphibians in ponds invaded by the red swamp crayfish
Relationships between native and invasive species can modify trophic interactions in food webs and the diet of native species, leading to substantial changes in their trophic nich…
LIFE PREDATOR: Prevent, detect, combat the spread of Silurus glanis in south European lakes to protect biodiversity
The management of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) is often hindered by ecological, social and economic factors, resulting in inadequate biodiversity protection and inefficient use of…
Resolving the issues of translocated species in freshwater invasions
Biological invasions, driven by human-mediated species movements, pose significant threats to global ecosystems and economies. The classification of non-native species is a comple…
The potential area of occupancy of non-native plants across a warming high-Arctic archipelago: Implications for strateg…
The terrestrial high-Arctic has, so far, escaped the worst impacts of non-native plant establishment. However, increasing human activity and changing climate raise the risk of int…
Adaptive patterns of anti-predator escape behavior in a globally introduced bird species
Introduced species can represent quasi-experimental, anthropogenic case studies of both ecological and evolutionary principles. When these species are firmly established, competit…
Let’s talk aliens - Stakeholder perceptions of an alien species differ in time and space
Humans play an integral role in biological invasions, from aiding introductions of alien species to experiencing their impacts and holding the ability to manage them. The importan…
Eradication of feral swine from a barrier island in Florida, USA: an examination of effort and multi-method, multi-spec…
Feral swine were targeted for and successfully eradicated from Saint Vincent Island (SVI), a National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) along the coast of Florida’s panhandle to protect its h…
Widespread establishment of adventive populations of Leptopilina japonica (Hymenoptera, Figitidae) in North America and…
In recent years, there has been an increase in the adventive establishment and spread of parasitoid wasps outside of their native range. However, lack of taxonomic tools can hinde…
Shift in the effects of invasive soil legacy on subsequent native and invasive trees driven by nitrogen deposition
Invasive plants can interact with soil microbes to enhance their own performance. Such interactive effects may persist and later affect plant performance and their population dyna…
Not in the countryside please! Investigating UK residents’ perceptions of an introduced species, the ring-necked parake…
Wildlife management can generate social conflict when stakeholder perceptions of the target species are not considered. Introduced Ring-necked Parakeets (RNP) are established in t…
Towards a spectrum of dissent: A content analysis of Hawai‘i’s invasive species media
Invasive species denialism (ISD) has emerged as a concern in invasion science. While some scholars argue ISD is increasing, others contend science denialism is being confused with…
Connectivity and climate change drive the global distribution of highly invasive termites
Termites are amongst the most abundant and ecologically-important groups of insects in tropical forests. However, the destructive potential of some species amounts to billions of …
Intra-lake origin and rapid expansion of invasive pelagic three-spined stickleback in Lake Constance
The rapid expansion of three-spined stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus Linnaeus, 1758 (Perciformes, Gasterosteida)) in the pelagic zone of Lake Constance, Central Europe, since 2…
Three new strategies for improving biosecurity and invasive species management to build resilience in Pacific Islands
The inaugural Pacific Ecological Security Conference (PESC) was held in October 2022, bringing together over 100 island leaders, policy-makers, natural resource managers and globa…
Integrating social-ecological outcomes into invasive species management: the Tamarix case
Incorporating societal considerations into decisions related to invasive species management is desirable, but can be challenging because it requires a solid understanding of the e…
Riparian invader: A secondary metabolite of Impatiens glandulifera impairs the development of the freshwater invertebra…
Invasive species represent a significant threat to native biodiversity. The Himalayan Balsam Impatiens glandulifera is an annual plant, which is invasive in Europe and often inhab…
The 50-year history of anglers' record catches of genus Carassius: circumstantial evidence of wiping out the native spe…
Successful invasive non-native fish species can cause enormous damage to native biodiversity. In mainland Europe, the introduction of the gibel carp (Carassius gibelio) has led to…
Introduced species infiltrate recent stages of succession after glacial retreat on sub-Antarctic South Georgia
Biological invasions are one of the main drivers of global biodiversity decline. At the same time, glacial retreat induced by climate warming is occurring at an alarming rate acro…
Towards integrating and harmonising information on plant invasions across Australia
Terminology for the invasion status of alien species has typically relied either on ecological- or policy-based criteria, with the former emphasising species’ ability to overcome …
Impacts of native and alien plant dominants at different spatial scales
Plant invasion science has made a substantial progress in documenting the impacts of aliens, but comparisons with the impacts of native dominants are still rare. Further, the impa…
Rapid risk assessment of plant pathogenic bacteria and protists likely to threaten agriculture, biodiversity and forest…
A prioritisation study was conducted to address the lack of adequate information about potential pests likely to be introduced in Zambia and become invasive. The study was conduct…
Can gardeners identify ‘future invaders’?
It is estimated that there are 30 million gardeners in Britain, who could play a crucial role in being the ‘first contact’ for reporting ornamental plants in gardens with invasive…
Effect of residence time on trait evolution in invasive plants: review and meta-analysis
The success of invasive species is often attributed to rapid post-introduction evolution, due to novel selection pressures at the introduced range. However, evolutionary shifts in…
Outcomes of control and monitoring of a widespread riparian invader (Tamarix spp.): a comparison of synthesis approaches
Effective ecological restoration requires empirical assessment to determine outcomes of projects, but conclusions regarding the effects of restoration treatments on the whole ecos…
Clonal alien plants in the mountains spread upward more extensively and faster than non-clonal
Alien species are colonizing mountain ecosystems and increasing their elevation ranges in response to ongoing climate change and anthropogenic disturbances, posing increasing thre…
Exotic pet owners’ preferences for different ectothermic taxa are based on species traits and purchase prices in the Un…
The exotic pet trade has resulted in substantial invasion and disease risks, owing to the release of pets into new environments. Scientists have conjectured that pet owners acquir…
Recent invasion of Ponto-Caspian amphipods in the Masurian Lakeland associated with human leisure activities
Non-indigenous species (NIS) contribute to the decrease of native species’ diversity on a local and global scale. One of Europe’s most significant donors of freshwater invasions i…
Field studies of the ecological impacts of invasive plants in Europe
The impacts of invasive species can vary widely across invaded sites and depend on the ecological variable of study. In this paper, we describe the first harmonised database that …
Distribution and genetic diversity of the invasive pest Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera, Pentatomidae) in Belgium
The brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys, native to East Asia, is an invasive pest of economic importance. It has invaded North America and many European countries and is…
Root hemiparasites suppress invasive alien clonal plants: evidence from a cultivation experiment
Alien invasive plants threaten biodiversity by rapid spread and competitive exclusion of native plant species. Especially, tall clonal invasives can rapidly attain strong dominanc…
Assessing the invasion potential of five common exotic vine species in temperate Australian rainforests
To compare the capacity of native and exotic vine species established under a rainforest canopy, a comparison of growth rates and resource allocation was made amongst five exotic …
Asymmetrical insect invasions between three world regions
The geographical exchange of non-native species can be highly asymmetrical, with some world regions donating or receiving more species than others. Several hypotheses have been pr…
Cortaderia selloana, an example of aggressive invaders that affect human health, yet to be included in binding interna…
Invasive plant species can suppress local biodiversity, affect soil properties and modify the landscape. However, an additional concern of plant invasions that has been more disre…
Germany’s first Action plan on the pathways of invasive alien species to prevent their unintentional introduction and …
The increase in global trade and traffic networks contributes to the introduction and spread of invasive alien species, posing a threat to biodiversity. EU Regulation 1143/2014 ad…
The devil is in the details: exploring how functionally distinct round goby is among native fish in the Baltic Sea
Understanding the characteristics and conditions that make non-indigenous species (NIS) successful at establishing in recipient communities is a key in determining their potential…
Tracing the origins and tracking the movements of invasive rubber vines (Cryptostegia spp., Apocynaceae)
Cryptostegia grandiflora and C. madagascariensis (Apocynaceae) are the only two species of this Madagascan plant genus. Both have been transported around the world as ornamentals …
Clarification and guidance on the use of the Socio-Economic Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (SEICAT) framework
Understanding the ways in which alien taxa threaten human well-being, beyond purely monetary costs, can be difficult as impacts differ vastly across social, cultural, and economic…
A multi-taxa assessment of aquatic non-indigenous species introduced into Iberian freshwater and transitional waters
Aquatic ecosystems are particularly vulnerable to the introduction of non-indigenous species (NIS), leading to multi-faceted ecological, economic and health impacts worldwide. The…
Historical evidence for context-dependent assessment of Erigeron canadensis invasions in an 18th-century European land…
Understanding the historical roots of invasion science provides insights into early perceptions of invasive species, allows us to trace the evolution of the discipline over time, …
Mining biodiversity databases establishes a global baseline of cosmopolitan Insecta mOTUs: a case study on Platygastro…
In the past decade, several species of platygastroid wasps were found to be adventive in North America and Europe while under evaluation in quarantine as biological control agents…
Invasive alien plants in South Asia: Impacts and management
South Asia is home to an immense diversity of flora and fauna, which makes it one of the global biodiversity hotspots. Plant invasions are one of several factors that threaten Sou…
Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus
Biological invasions are considered a major driver of biodiversity loss, particularly on islands. Invasive alien ants can often have severe consequences on native biodiversity. He…
Prioritisation of quarantine pest list for the Caribbean using a multi-criteria decision approach
Quarantine plant pests are socially, economically and environmentally important due to their impact on food security, human health, global trade and crop production costs. The inc…
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