Biological invasions belowground earthworms as invasive species
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The papers in this book are based on efforts by an international group of soil ecologists to assess the biological and ecological mechanisms of earthworm invasions, their geographic extent and impacts on terrestrial ecosystems, and possible means by which earthworm invasions might be mitigated.
The most conspicuous biological invasions in terrestrial ecosystems have been by exotic plants, insects and vertebrates. Less conspicuous but possibly of equal importance are invasions by soil invertebrates, which are occurring literally beneath our feet. Familiar examples include the South American fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) which has invaded North America and Australia, and the New Zealand flatworm (Arthurdendyus triangulatus) which has become wide-spread in the United Kingdom; both have caused considerable ecological and economic damage. There is now evidence that exotic earthworm invasions are increasing world-wide and may be having significant impacts on soil processes and plant communities in some regions. Much remains to be learned about these ‘cryptic’ biological invasions. The papers in this book are based on efforts by an international group of soil ecologists to assess the biological and ecological mechanisms of earthworm invasions, their geographic extent and impacts on terrestrial ecosystems, and possible means by which earthworm invasions might be mitigated.
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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Hardcover
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 21 december 2006
Aantal pagina's: 136
Illustraties: Nee
Hoofdredacteur: Paul F. Hendrix
Hoofduitgeverij: Springer
Editie: Reprinted from Biologival Invasions volume 8.6 (2006)
Extra groot lettertype: Nee
Product breedte: 178 mm
Product lengte: 254 mm
Studieboek: Nee
Verpakking breedte: 202 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 12 mm
Verpakking lengte: 268 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 520 g
EAN: 9781402054280