Biological invasions in marine ecosystems [electronic resource] : ecological, management, and geographic perspectives / Gil Rilov, Jeffrey A. Crooks, editors.
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| Series: | Ecological studies (Online) ;
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Summary: | Biological invasions are considered to be one of the greatest threats to the integrity of most ecosystems on earth. This volume explores the current state of marine bioinvasions, which have been growing at an exponential rate over recent decades. Focusing on the ecological aspects of biological invasions, it elucidates the different stages of an invasion process, starting with uptake and transport, through inoculation, establishment and finally integration into new ecosystems. Basic ecological concepts - all in the context of bioinvasions - are covered, such as propagule pressure, species interactions, phenotypic plasticity, and the importance of biodiversity. The authors approach bioinvasions as hazards to the integrity of natural communities, but also as a tool for better understanding fundamental ecological processes. Important aspects of managing marine bioinvasions are also discussed, as are many informative case studies from around the world. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxvi, 641 p.) : ill. (some col.), maps. |
| Other format: | Print version: Biological invasions in marine ecosystems 9783540792352 354079235X 3540792368 9783540792369 |
| Notes: | Bib#: 1315669 |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Series: | Ecological studies ;
204 |
| Language: | English |
| ISBN: | 9783540792369 3540792368 |
| Bib#: | 1315669 |
