Author: Schaffelke Britta Smith Jennifer Hewitt Chad
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISSN: 0921-8971
Source: Journal of Applied Phycology, Vol.18, Iss.3-5, 2006-10, pp. : 529-541
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Abstract
Introductions of non-indigenous species to new ecosystems are one of the major threats to biodiversity, ecosystem functions and services. Globally, species introductions may lead to biotic homogenisation, in synergy with other anthropogenic disturbances such as climate change and coastal pollution. Successful marine introductions depend on (1) presence of a transport vector, uptake of propagules and journey survival of the species; (2) suitable environmental conditions in the receiving habitat; and (3) biological traits of the invader to facilitate establishment. Knowledge has improved of the distribution, biology and ecology of high profile seaweed invaders, e.g.
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