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: Paperback
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 22 november 2010
Aantal pagina's: 129
Illustraties: Nee
Hoofdredacteur: Paul F. Hendrix
Hoofduitgeverij: Springer
Editie: Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006
Extra groot lettertype: Nee
Product breedte: 195 mm
Product lengte: 260 mm
Studieboek: Nee
Verpakking breedte: 195 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 260 mm
Verpakking lengte: 260 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 352 g
EAN: 9789048173662