Handbook of Alien Species in Europe

Biological invasions by alien (non-native) species are widely recognized as a significant component of human-caused global environmental change and the second most important cause of biodiversity decline. Alien species threaten many European ecosystems and have serious environmental, economic and he...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Authors: Delivering Alien Invasive Species (Author), SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2009.
Edition:1st ed. 2009.
Series:Invading Nature - Springer Series in Invasion Ecology, 3
Subjects:
Ecology .
Conservation biology.
Environmental management.
Freshwater ecology.
Marine ecology.
Animal culture.
Ecology.
Conservation Biology.
Environmental Management.
Freshwater and Marine Ecology.
Animal Science.
Online Access:Texto Completo
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Summary:Biological invasions by alien (non-native) species are widely recognized as a significant component of human-caused global environmental change and the second most important cause of biodiversity decline. Alien species threaten many European ecosystems and have serious environmental, economic and health impacts. The DAISIE (Delivering Alien Invasive Species Inventories for Europe) project has now brought together all available information on alien species in Europe (terrestrial, aquatic and marine) and from all taxa (fungi, plants, animals). Thus for the first time, an overview and assessment of biological invasions in the Pan-European region is finally possible. The Handbook of Alien Species in Europe summarises the major findings of this groundbreaking research and addresses the invasion trends, pathways, and both economic as well as ecological impact for eight major taxonomic groups. Approximately 11.000 alien species recorded in Europe are listed, and fact sheets for 100 of the most invasive alien species are included, each with a distribution map and colour illustration. The book is complemented by a regularly updated internet database providing free additional information. With its highly interdisciplinary approach, DAISIE and its Handbook will be the basis for future scientific investigations as well as management and control of alien invasive species in Europe.
Physical Description:XXVIII, 400 p. 200 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9781402082801
ISSN:2543-0483 ;

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