Keywords:
Ecological disturbances
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Biological invasions
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Introduced organisms
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World health
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Medical policy
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Public health
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Electronic books
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Aufsatzsammlung
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Ökosystem
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Umweltveränderung
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Invasion
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Biogeografie
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Ökosystemmanagement
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Ökosystem
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Invasion
Description / Table of Contents:
When organisms are deliberately or accidentally introduced into a new ecosystem a biological invasion may take place. These so-called 'invasive species' may establish, spread and ecologically alter the invaded community. Biological invasions by animals, plants, pathogens or vectors are one of the greatest environmental and economic threats and, along with habitat destruction, a leading cause of global biodiversity loss. In this book, more than 50 worldwide invasion scientists cover our current understanding of biological invasions, its impacts, patterns and mechanisms in both aquatic and terrestrial systems.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (473 Seiten)
ISBN:
9783110438666
URL:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kxp/detail.action?docID=4332907
DDC:
570
Language:
English
Note:
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources
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