Encyclopedia of biological invasions [electronic resource] / edited by Daniel Simberloff and Marcel Rejmánek.
Rejmánek, Marcel.; Simberloff, Daniel.
2011
QH353 .E53 2011eb
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Title Encyclopedia of biological invasions [electronic resource] / edited by Daniel Simberloff and Marcel Rejmánek.
ISBN 9780520948433 (electronic book)
9780520264212
Imprint Berkeley : University of California Press, 2011.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xxiv, 765 p.) : ill.
Call Number QH353 .E53 2011eb
Dewey Decimal Classification 578.6/2
Summary This pioneering encyclopedia illuminates a topic at the forefront of global ecology-biological invasions, or organisms that come to live in the wrong place. Written by leading scientists from around the world, Encyclopedia of Biological Invasions addresses all aspects of this subject at a global level-including invasions by animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria-in succinct, alphabetically arranged articles. Scientifically uncompromising, yet clearly written and free of jargon, the volume encompasses fields of study including biology, demography, geography, ecology, evolution, sociology, and natural history. Featuring many cross-references, suggestions for further reading, illustrations, an appendix of the world's worst 100 invasive species, a glossary, and more, this is an essential reference for anyone who needs up-to-date information on this important topic. Encyclopedia of Biological Invasions features articles on: Well-known invasive species such the zebra mussel, chestnut blight, cheatgrass, gypsy moth, Nile perch, giant African snail, and Norway rat Regions with especially large numbers of introduced species including the Great Lakes, Mediterranean Sea, Hawaiian Islands, Australia, and New Zealand. Conservation, ecological, economic, and human and animal health impacts of invasions around the world The processes and pathways involved in invasion Management of introduced species.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description Description based on print version record.
Added Author Rejmánek, Marcel.
Simberloff, Daniel.
Series Encyclopedias of the natural world ; 3.
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Invader Attributes
Ecosystem Features
Processes
Impacts
Notable Taxa
Pathways to Invasion
Management and Regulation
History
Notable Invasions.

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