A Handbook of Global Freshwater Invasive Species

Edited by Robert A. Francis, King's College London, UK. "This Handbook is a must-read for anyone seriously concerned with aquatic invasions. Its detailed yet readable accounts of impacts and management approaches for important introduced plants, animals, and parasites will serve as authoritative references for years to come." Daniel Simberloff, Nancy Gore Hunger Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Tennessee and Editor-in-Chief, Biological Invasions

Invasive non-native species are a major threat to global biodiversity. Besides the devastating effects they can have on local flora and fauna, their environmental impacts can range from damage to resource production and infrastructure to human health. It is a priority to prevent and control their introduction and spread. Freshwater ecosystems are particularly at risk from invasions and are landscape corridors that facilitate the spread of invasives. This book reviews the current state of knowledge of the most notable global invasive freshwater species or groups, both established and emerging, based on their severity of economic impact, geographic distribution outside of their native range, extent of research, and recognition of the ecological severity of the impact of the species by the IUCN.

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