Biological invasions: An overview

Dean E. Pearson

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-822562-2.00037-2

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Biological invasions: An overview

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Authors:

Dean E. Pearson

Year:

2024

Type:

Book Chapter

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822562-2.00037-2

Source:

In: Scheiner, Samuel M., ed. Encyclopedia of Biodiversity (3rd edition), Volume 6. Academic Press. p. 667-679.

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Abstract

Biological invasions arise when humans intentionally or unintentionally transport biological organisms to new regions of the world where many establish and become serious pest species. Globally, biological invasions represent a leading cause of anthropogenic change by reducing biological diversity, altering ecosystem functions, and disrupting ecosystem services to humans. This article outlines the causes, consequences, and management of biological invasions and overviews the current state of the science of invasion biology.

Keywords

Anthropogenic change, biogeography, biological diversity, biological invasions, community assembly theory, invader impacts, invasibility, invasion biology, invasion frameworks, invasion hypotheses, invasion time lags, invasive species management, invasiveness, propagule pressure

Citation

Pearson, Dean E. 2024. Biological invasions: An overview. In: Scheiner, Samuel M., ed. Encyclopedia of Biodiversity (3rd edition), Volume 6. Academic Press. p. 667-679.