Note: Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- About This book -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Part I: Conceptual Framework -- Chapter 1: Introduction to the Phenomenon of Biological Invasions -- 1.1 Biological Invasions -- 1.2 Text Focus -- 1.3 Some Fundamental Considerations in Invasion Ecology -- 1.4 Conceptual Framework of Invasions -- 1.5 Objectives and Scope of the Text -- References -- Chapter 2: Biological Invasions in the Anthropocene -- 2.1 Preamble -- 2.2 Historical Imprint -- 2.3 Species Accumulation Curves -- 2.4 Minimum Residence Time -- 2.5 Archaeo and Neobiota -- 2.6 Geographical Imprint -- 2.7 Cryptogenic Species -- 2.8 Biodiversity Catalogues and Databases -- 2.9 Biotic Homogenization -- 2.10 Genetic, Phylogenetic, and Functional Homogenization -- 2.11 Biological Invasions and Urbanization -- References -- Chapter 3: Transport and Introduction -- 3.1 Primary Dispersal -- 3.2 Causes and Purposes -- 3.3 Importance of Intentional Introductions -- 3.4 The Purposes -- 3.5 Involuntary Introduction -- 3.6 Transboundary Diffusion of Species -- 3.7 Vectors and Dispersal Routes -- 3.8 Vector Diversity -- 3.9 Propagule Pressure -- References -- Chapter 4: Naturalization -- 4.1 Preamble -- 4.2 Demographic Aspects -- 4.3 Genetic Aspects -- 4.4 Morphofunctional Attributes Favoring Naturalization -- 4.5 Range Environmental Correlations -- 4.6 Population Interactions as Determinants of Naturalization -- 4.7 Antagonistic Interactions -- 4.8 Facilitating Interactions -- 4.9 Biodiversity as Biotic Resistance to Naturalization -- References -- Chapter 5: Range Expansion -- 5.1 Preamble -- 5.2 Reaction-Diffusion Models -- 5.3 Expansion Rate -- 5.4 Demographic Component -- 5.5 Reaction-Diffusion in Nature -- 5.6 Stratified Dispersion and Long Distance -- References -- Chapter 6: Impacts on Human Health, Economy and Biodiversity -- 6.1 Preamble. , 6.2 Some Examples -- 6.3 Types of Impact -- 6.4 Impacts on Human Health -- 6.5 Impacts on the Economy -- 6.6 Impacts on Biodiversity -- References -- Chapter 7: Ecological Impacts -- 7.1 Preamble -- 7.2 Ecological Impact on an Organismic Scale -- 7.3 Impact on Population and Community Scale -- 7.4 Competitive Displacement -- 7.5 Invasion by Facilitation -- 7.6 Antagonistic Interactions -- 7.7 Modifying Ecosystems -- 7.8 Changing Biogeography to Homogeneity -- References -- Part II: Case Studies -- Chapter 8: European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus L.) in Chile: The Human Dimension Behind a Biological Invasion -- 8.1 History of the European Rabbit in Chile -- 8.2 The European Rabbit as Alien Species in the World -- 8.3 Origins of the European Rabbit in Central Chile -- 8.4 Controverted Role of the European Rabbit in Central Chile -- 8.5 European Rabbits as Pests in Central Chile -- 8.6 European Rabbits as Pests in Tierra del Fuego -- 8.7 European Rabbits as Pests in Juan Fernández Archipelago -- 8.8 Closing Comments -- References -- Chapter 9: Invasive European Wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in Argentina: State of the Art and Prospects for Research -- 9.1 The Paradoxical European Wild Rabbit -- 9.2 The European Wild Rabbit as an Invasive Species -- 9.3 History of European Rabbit Invasion and Expansion in Argentina -- 9.4 Main Contributions to Ecology and Impacts in Argentina -- 9.4.1 Ecological Traits -- 9.4.2 Impacts -- 9.4.3 Management -- 9.5 What happens with European Rabbits in Argentina? -- 9.5.1 Anomalous Situation in Argentina's Northern Patagonia -- 9.5.2 Successful Establishment in the Primary Source -- 9.6 Prospects for Research -- References -- Chapter 10: Wild Boar Invasion in Argentina and Chile: Ecology, Impacts, and Distribution -- 10.1 Ungulates as Invasive Species -- 10.2 Feral Populations of Domestic Pigs in Argentina and Chile. , 10.3 Invasion History of Wild Boar in Argentina -- 10.4 Origin and Expansion in Chile -- 10.5 Ecological Strategies in Invaded Habitats -- 10.6 Wild Boar's Expansion on Arid Lands of Argentina -- 10.7 Impacts of Wild Boar in Argentina and Chile -- 10.8 Socioeconomic Impacts of Wild Boar in the Southern Cone of South America -- 10.9 Rooting as a Main Disturbance -- 10.10 Wild Boar as a Prey for Native Predators -- 10.11 Conclusions and Prospects for Further Research -- References -- Chapter 11: Reconceiving the Biological Invasion of North American Beavers (Castor canadensis) in Southern Patagonia as a Socio-ecological Problem: Implications and Opportunities for Research and Management -- 11.1 Biological Invasions Even at the End of the World -- 11.2 The Beaver as a Boundary Object -- 11.3 History: Present and Past -- 11.4 Disciplines: Biophysical and Social Domains -- 11.5 Management: Theory and Practice -- 11.6 Stakeholders: Science and Society -- 11.7 Achieving a Paradigm Shift in Biological Invasions Research -- 11.8 Final Remarks -- References -- Chapter 12: Foreign Carnivore: The Case of American Mink (Neovison vison) in South America -- 12.1 American Mink Introduction to South America -- 12.1.1 Argentina -- 12.1.2 Chile -- 12.2 From Farms to the Wild: Invasion Routes and Current Invasion Fronts -- 12.3 How Did American Mink Become One of the Most Successful Vertebrate Invaders in South America? -- 12.3.1 Energetic Sources in Invaded Areas -- 12.3.2 Climatic Un-constraints -- 12.3.3 What About the Climatic Constraints? -- 12.3.4 Biological Constraints: Competitors -- 12.3.5 Biological Constraints: Who Eats Minks? -- 12.3.6 Time Lags -- 12.4 Impacts -- 12.4.1 Endangered Prey of Patagonia -- 12.4.2 Endangered Competitors in Patagonia -- 12.4.3 Family Livelihoods and Tourism -- 12.5 Pathogens and Diseases in American Mink. , 12.6 Control of American Mink in South America -- 12.6.1 Trapping Methods and Efficiency Assessment -- 12.6.2 Ultimate Experiences -- 12.7 Conclusions and Prospects for Further Research Applied to Mink Management in South America -- References -- Chapter 13: Taxonomic Homogenization of the Freshwater Fish Fauna in Chile: Analyzing the Ichthyogeographic Provinces -- 13.1 Taxonomic Homogenization of the Freshwater Fish Faunas -- 13.2 Basins and Fishes -- 13.3 Quantifying Species Turnover -- 13.4 Spatial Turnover Among Ichthyogeographic Provinces -- 13.5 Prospects -- References -- References.