Biological invaders in inland waters: Profiles, distribution, and threats

Biological invaders in inland waters: Profiles, distribution, and threats
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 735
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ISBN-10 : 9781402060298
ISBN-13 : 1402060297
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Book Synopsis Biological invaders in inland waters: Profiles, distribution, and threats by : Francesca Gherardi

Download or read book Biological invaders in inland waters: Profiles, distribution, and threats written by Francesca Gherardi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-08-30 with total page 735 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invasive species have come to dominate 3% of the Earth’s ice-free surface, constituting one of the most serious ecological and economic threats of the new millennium, and freshwater systems are particularly vulnerable. This book examines the identity, distribution, and impact of freshwater non-indigenous species and the dynamics of their invasion. It focuses on old and new invaders and provides a starting point for further research.

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