NeoBiota,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
44, P. 1 - 25
Published: April 1, 2019
Standardized
tools
are
needed
to
identify
and
prioritize
the
most
harmful
non-native
species
(NNS).
A
plethora
of
assessment
protocols
have
been
developed
evaluate
current
potential
impacts
species,
but
consistency
among
them
has
received
limited
attention.
To
estimate
across
impact
protocols,
89
specialists
in
biological
invasions
used
11
screen
57
NNS
(2614
assessments).
We
tested
if
scoring
assessors,
quantified
as
coefficient
variation
(CV),
was
dependent
on
characteristics
protocol,
taxonomic
group
expertise
assessor.
Mean
CV
assessors
40%,
with
a
maximum
223%.
lower
for
low
number
score
levels,
which
demanded
high
levels
expertise,
when
had
greater
assessed
species.
The
similarity
respect
final
scores
higher
considered
same
types.
conclude
that
all
led
considerable
inconsistency
assessors.
In
order
improve
consistency,
we
highlight
importance
selecting
providing
clear
guidelines
adequate
training
also
deriving
decisions
collaboratively
by
consensus.
Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
29(3), P. 529 - 568
Published: May 4, 2019
The
freshwater
Fish
Invasiveness
Screening
Kit
(FISK)
has
been
applied
in
35
risk
assessment
areas
45
countries
across
the
six
inhabited
continents
(11
applications
using
FISK
v1;
25
v2).
present
study
aimed:
to
assess
breadth
of
and
confidence
(certainty)
levels
associated
with
decision-support
tool's
49
questions
its
ability
distinguish
between
taxa
low-to-medium
high
becoming
invasive,
thus
provide
climate-specific,
generalised,
calibrated
thresholds
for
level
categorisation;
identify
most
potentially
invasive
fish
species
on
a
global
level.
1973
assessments
were
carried
out
by
70
+
experts
372
(47
51
listed
as
Global
Invasive
Species
Database
www.iucngisd.org/gisd/
),
which
decreasing
order
importance
belonged
taxonomic
Orders
Cypriniformes,
Perciformes,
Siluriformes,
Characiformes,
Salmoniformes,
Cyprinodontiformes,
remaining
≈
8%
distributed
an
additional
13
orders.
widely-screened
(in
importance)
were:
grass
carp
Ctenopharyngodon
idella,
common
Cyprinus
carpio,
rainbow
trout
Oncorhynchus
mykiss,
silver
Hypophthalmichthys
molitrix
topmouth
gudgeon
Pseudorasbora
parva.
Nine
'globally'
identified:
carp,
black
bullhead
Ameiurus
melas,
round
goby
Neogobius
melanostomus,
Chinese
(Amur)
sleeper
Perccottus
glenii,
brown
nebulosus,
eastern
mosquitofish
Gambusia
holbrooki,
largemouth
(black)
bass
Micropterus
salmoides,
pumpkinseed
Lepomis
gibbosus
pikeperch
Sander
lucioperca.
relevance
this
review
policy,
legislation,
management
procedures
is
discussed.
Diversity and Distributions,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
27(7), P. 1194 - 1207
Published: April 5, 2021
Abstract
Aim
Biological
invasions
threaten
biodiversity
globally.
Large‐scale
studies
of
non‐native
plant
species
invasiveness
typically
focus
on
identifying
ecological
differences
between
naturalized
and
invasive
that
account
for
their
spread
from
sites
initial
establishment
(i.e.,
invasion
success).
However,
differ
widely
in
the
magnitude
impacts,
suggesting
characteristics
favour
success
might
not
necessarily
predict
consequences
invasion.
Here
we
test
whether
those
factors
increase
probability
also
explain
severity
impacts.
Location
China.
Methods
We
compiled
a
database
invasiveness,
biogeographic
origins,
life
history
traits,
introduction
538
plants
China
modelled
(a)
species;
(b)
spatial
extent
invasion;
and,
(c)
impacts
among
successful
invaders.
Results
Invasion
shared
similar
influencing
factors.
these
clearly
differed
predictors
severe
Unintentionally
introduced
with
shorter
cycles
longer
residence
times
were
more
likely
to
become
invade
larger
area,
while
taller
Americas
tended
have
native
ecosystems
Main
Conclusions
These
results
illustrate
different
roles
history,
biogeographical
origin
biological
traits
determining
versus
suggest
associated
evolutionary
adaptation
population
expansion
determine
extent,
related
relative
competitive
ability
Identifying
specific
distinguish
invaders
most
result
could
help
planning
effective
interventions.
Preslia,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
94(4), P. 447 - 577
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
We
present
the
third
edition
of
complete
catalogue
alien
flora
Czech
Republic
which
follows
2002
and
2012
editions.
It
has
been
updated
by
incorporating
new
data
collected
over
last
decade
reassessing
current
status
taxa
based
on
improved
taxonomic
ecological
knowledge.
All
changes
in
taxon
listing
from
version
are
documented
explained
an
appendix.
Based
comprehensive
sources,
including
recently
developed
Pladias
database
vegetation
Archaeobotanical
Database
Republic,
we
list
1576
to
this
country,
with
information
their
position,
life
form,
geographic
origin,
residence
time
(archaeophyte
or
neophyte),
invasion
(casual,
naturalized
invasive),
date
first
field
record,
grid-cell
occupancy,
pathway
introduction
into
habitat
affiliation
impact
assessment.
This
includes
122
more
than
edition;
157
were
added
35
removed;
17
reclassified
as
native,
eight
removed
due
lack
evidence,
records
six
assessed
doubtful,
four
not
taxonomically
justified.
The
is
recruited
630
genera
families
comprises
385
archaeophytes
1191
neophytes;
most
casual
(1084,
i.e.
68.8%
total
number),
417
(26.4%),
75
invasive
(4.8%).
proportion
almost
equal
for
neophytes
(4.7
4.8%,
respectively),
over-represented
among
neophytes,
archaeophytes.
contribution
37.8%
if
all
aliens
considered
16.2%
(including
invasives),
a
permanent
part
flora,
included.
For
groups
status,
numbers
increasing
no
sign
deceleration.
Most
plants
originate
Mediterranean
region
(618
taxa,
31.5%),
other
parts
Europe
(380
19.4%),
Asia
(290
14.1%)
North
America
(262,
13.4%).
highest
number
(27,
corresponding
27.6%
neophytes)
America.
Occupancy
grid
cells
10
×
6
arc
minutes
significantly
increases
time.
Invasive
casual,
occupy
average
each
category.
Maps
cumulative
record
species
occurrence
past
50
years,
expressed
entire
show
that
relatively
prevalent
lowlands
large
urban
agglomerations.
In
European
comparison,
currently
moderately
invaded
but
slightly
richer
average.
Frontiers in Marine Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
Biological
invasions,
resulting
from
human
activities,
exert
substantial
impacts
on
ecosystems
worldwide.
This
review
focuses
marine
invasive
alien
species
(IAS)
in
Europe,
examining
the
current
state,
proposing
strategies
to
address
problem,
and
offering
recommendations
for
enhanced
management.
Effective
management
of
biological
invasions
relies
accessible,
accurate
data
inform
decision-making.
Information
systems
such
as
European
Alien
Species
Network
(EASIN),
Aquatic
Non-Indigenous
Cryptogenic
(AquaNIS),
World
Register
Introduced
Marine
(WriMS)
provide
comprehensive
databases
IAS,
but
their
sustainability
requires
long-term
maintenance,
continuous
updates,
support.
Most
countries
lack
specific
monitoring
programs
standardization
improvement
methods
are
needed.
Port
plays
a
vital
role
early
detection
new
arrivals,
recent
advancements
molecular
techniques
show
promise
effective
IAS
monitoring.
Risk
screening
tools
commonly
employed
rank
taxa
based
invasiveness
potential
regions,
variations
protocols
can
yield
inconsistent
results.
impact
assessments
highlight
resource
competition,
novel
habitat
creation,
predation
primary
mechanisms
negative
biodiversity,
while
creation
habitats
represents
key
mechanism
positive
impacts.
Preventing
introductions
is
critical,
measures
ballast
water
treatment
implemented
reduce
likelihood
introductions.
However,
understanding
introduction
pathways
remains
uncertain
many
IAS.
Eradication
control
efforts
have
limited
success,
emphasizing
need
biosecurity
measures.
Climate
change,
especially
ocean
warming,
intensify
native
ecosystems.
In
climate
change
hotspots,
some
tropical
aliens
may,
however,
compensate
loss
thermally
sensitive
natives
with
similar
traits.
Therefore,
it
imperative
consider
interactions
between
developing
conservation
strategies.
Enhancing
Europe
entails
i)
securing
adequate
funding,
ii)
expanding
list
Union
Concern
adequately
cover
iii)
learning
successful
practices,
iv)
sustaining
information
systems,
v)
improving
warning
innovative
technologies,
vi)
enhancing
prediction
models,
vii)
conducting
integrated
mapping
cumulative
impacts,
considering
benefits
ecosystem
functioning
services.
NeoBiota,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
35, P. 61 - 85
Published: June 2, 2017
The
paper
provides
an
updated
checklist
of
the
alien
flora
Turkey
with
information
on
its
structure.
comprises
340
taxa,
among
which
there
are
321
angiosperms,
17
gymnosperms
and
two
ferns.
Of
total
number
228
(68%)
naturalized
112
(32%)
casual.
There
275
neophytes
(172
103
casual)
61
archaeophytes
(52
9
casual);
four
species
could
not
be
classified
respect
to
residence
time.
In
addition,
47
frequently
planted
taxa
a
potential
escape
also
listed.
richest
families
Asteraceae
(38
taxa),
Poaceae
(30),
Fabaceae
(23)
Solanaceae
(22).
As
for
plants,
highest
richness
is
found
in
(31
(22),
Amaranthaceae
(18)
(15).
majority
perennial
(63.8%
this
life
history
assigned,
including
those
multiple
histories),
annuals
contribute
33.8%
2.4%
biennial
aliens.
Among
perennials
most
common
forms
phanerophytes,
20.3%
trees
12.6%
shrubs;
woody
vines,
stem
succulents,
aquatic
plants
comparatively
less
represented.
Most
introduced
have
their
native
ranges
Americas
(44.7%)
Asia
(27.6%).
other
regions,
9.1%
originated
Africa,
4.4%
Eurasia,
3.8%
Australia
Oceania
3.5%
Mediterranean.
(71.9%)
were
intentionally,
whereas
remaining
(28.1%)
accidentally.
vast
ornamental
(55.2%),
10.0%
forestry
6.7%
as
crops.
Casual
commonly
urban
ruderal
habitats
(40.1%)
where
often
recorded
(27.3%).
Plants
that
occur
agricultural
weeds
typically
rather
than
casual
(16.0%
vs
7.1%,
respectively).
However,
(semi)natural
invaded
by
especially
able
naturalize.
NeoBiota,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
32, P. 1 - 20
Published: Jan. 4, 2017
Prioritization
of
introduction
pathways
is
seen
as
an
important
component
the
management
biological
invasions.
We
address
whether
established
alien
plants,
mammals,
freshwater
fish
and
terrestrial
invertebrates
with
known
ecological
impacts
are
associated
particular
(release,
escape,
contaminant,
stowaway,
corridor
unaided).
used
information
from
European
species
database
DAISIE
(www.europe-aliens.org)
supplemented
by
EASIN
catalogue
(European
Alien
Species
Information
Network),
expert
knowledge.
Plants
introduced
release,
unaided
were
disproportionately
more
likely
to
have
than
those
contaminants.
In
contrast,
not
for
invertebrates,
mammals
or
fish.
Thus,
while
plants
strategies
should
be
targeted
towards
appropriate
pathways,
animals,
focus
on
reducing
total
number
taxa
introduced,
targeting
responsible
high
numbers
introductions.
However,
regardless
taxonomic
group,
having
multiple
increases
likelihood
impact.
This
may
simply
reflect
that
propagule
pressure
so
a
probability
establishment.
Clearly,
patterns
invasion
determined
many
interacting
factors
this
complexity.