Urbanisation modulates plant-pollinator interactions in invasive vs. native plant species DOI Creative Commons
Sascha Buchholz, Ingo Kowarik

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 9(1)

Published: April 22, 2019

Pollination is a key ecological process, and invasive alien plant species have been shown to significantly affect plant-pollinator interactions. Yet, the role of environmental context in modulating such processes understudied. As urbanisation major component global change, being associated with range stressors (e.g. heat, pollution, habitat isolation), we tested whether attractiveness common (Robinia pseudoacacia, black locust) vs. native (Cytisus scoparius, broom) for pollinators changes increasing urbanisation. We exposed blossoms both along an gradient quantified different types pollinator interaction flowers. Both attracted broad pollinators, more visits R. but without significant differences numbers insects that immediately accessed However, compared Cytisus, only hovered front flowers Robinia visiting those subsequently. The decision rate enter decreased This suggests while still attracts many urban settings may decrease stressors. Results indicated future directions deconstruct interactions, they implications development since can be considered as "pollinator-friendly" tree certain settings.

Language: Английский

Scientists' warning on invasive alien species DOI Creative Commons
Petr Pyšek, Philip E. Hulme, Daniel Simberloff

et al.

Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 95(6), P. 1511 - 1534

Published: June 25, 2020

ABSTRACT Biological invasions are a global consequence of an increasingly connected world and the rise in human population size. The numbers invasive alien species – subset that spread widely areas where they not native, affecting environment or livelihoods increasing. Synergies with other changes exacerbating current facilitating new ones, thereby escalating extent impacts invaders. Invasions have complex often immense long‐term direct indirect impacts. In many cases, such become apparent problematic only when invaders well established large ranges. Invasive break down biogeographic realms, affect native richness abundance, increase risk extinction, genetic composition populations, change animal behaviour, alter phylogenetic diversity across communities, modify trophic networks. Many also ecosystem functioning delivery services by altering nutrient contaminant cycling, hydrology, habitat structure, disturbance regimes. These biodiversity accelerating will further future. Scientific evidence has identified policy strategies to reduce future invasions, but these insufficiently implemented. For some nations, notably Australia New Zealand, biosecurity national priority. There been successes, as eradication rats cats on islands biological control weeds continental areas. However, countries, receive little attention. Improved international cooperation is crucial biodiversity, services, livelihoods. Countries can strengthen their regulations implement enforce more effective management should address interact invasions.

Language: Английский

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More than “100 worst” alien species in Europe DOI Creative Commons
Wolfgang Nentwig, Sven Bacher, Sabrina Kumschick

et al.

Biological Invasions, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 20(6), P. 1611 - 1621

Published: Dec. 18, 2017

"One hundred worst" lists of alien species the greatest concern proved useful for raising awareness risks and impacts biological invasions amongst general public, politicians stakeholders. All so far have been based on expert opinion primarily aimed at representativeness taxonomic habitat diversity rather than quantifying harm cause. We used generic impact scoring system (GISS) to rank 486 established in Europe from a wide range groups identify those with highest environmental socioeconomic impact. GISS assigns 12 categories impact, each quantified scale 0 (no detectable) 5 (the possible). ranked by their total sum scores number scores. also compared listing other expert-based "worst" invaders. propose list 149 species, comprising 54 plants, 49 invertebrates, 40 vertebrates 6 fungi. Among ranking are one bird (Branta canadensis), four mammals (Rattus norvegicus, Ondatra zibethicus, Cervus nippon, Muntiacus reevesi), crayfish (Procambarus clarkii), mite (Varroa destructor), plants (Acacia dealbata, Lantana camara, Pueraria lobata, Eichhornia crassipes). In contrast existing lists, GISS-based given here highlights some high that not represented any list. The provides an objective transparent method aid prioritization management according impacts, applicable across taxa habitats. Our can be justifying inclusion such as Union European Commission, fulfill Aichi target 9.

Language: Английский

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Disentangling the abundance–impact relationship for invasive species DOI Open Access
Bethany A. Bradley, Brittany B. Laginhas, Raj Whitlock

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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 116(20), P. 9919 - 9924

Published: April 29, 2019

To predict the threat of biological invasions to native species, it is critical that we understand how increasing abundance invasive alien species (IAS) affects populations and communities. The form this relationship across taxa ecosystems unknown, but expected depend strongly on trophic position IAS relative species. Using a global metaanalysis based 1,258 empirical studies presented in 201 scientific publications, assessed shape, direction, strength responses invader abundance. We also tested varied with for at population vs. community levels. As increased, declined nonlinearly by 20%, average, metrics linearly 25%. When higher levels, invaders tended cause strong, nonlinear decline communities, greatest impacts occurring low In contrast, same level linear while lower levels had no consistent impacts. At level, significantly larger effects evenness diversity than richness. Our results show invasion critically species’ position. Further, these general abundance–impact relationships reveal are likely develop during process when best manage them.

Language: Английский

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Global ecological impacts of marine exotic species DOI
Andrea Antón, Nathan R. Geraldi, Catherine E. Lovelock

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Nature Ecology & Evolution, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 3(5), P. 787 - 800

Published: April 8, 2019

Language: Английский

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Soil Biodiversity Integrates Solutions for a Sustainable Future DOI Open Access
Elizabeth M. Bach, Kelly S. Ramirez, Tandra D. Fraser

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 12(7), P. 2662 - 2662

Published: March 27, 2020

Soils are home to more than 25% of the earth’s total biodiversity and supports life on land water, nutrient cycling retention, food production, pollution remediation, climate regulation. Accumulating evidence demonstrates that multiple sustainability goals can be simultaneously addressed when soil biota put at center management assessments; this is because activity interactions organisms intimately tied processes ecosystems society rely on. With globally relevant programs, we will able efficiently holistically achieve Sustainable Development Goals Aichi Biodiversity Targets. Here review scenarios where clearly support global targets, changes pressures threaten biodiversity, actions conserve advance goals. This synthesis shows how latest empirical from biological research shape tangible around world for a sustainable future.

Language: Английский

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The ‘known unknowns’ of invasive species impact measurement DOI Open Access
Robert Crystal‐Ornelas, Julie L. Lockwood

Biological Invasions, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 22(4), P. 1513 - 1525

Published: Jan. 17, 2020

Language: Английский

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Invasive species drive cross-ecosystem effects worldwide DOI
Tianna Peller, Florian Altermatt

Nature Ecology & Evolution, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(6), P. 1087 - 1097

Published: March 19, 2024

Language: Английский

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When does invasive species removal lead to ecological recovery? Implications for management success DOI
Kirsten M. Prior, Damian C. Adams, Kier D. Klepzig

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Biological Invasions, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 20(2), P. 267 - 283

Published: Sept. 4, 2017

Language: Английский

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The unseen invaders: introduced earthworms as drivers of change in plant communities in North American forests (a meta‐analysis) DOI Creative Commons
Dylan Craven, Madhav P. Thakur, Erin K. Cameron

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Global Change Biology, Journal Year: 2016, Volume and Issue: 23(3), P. 1065 - 1074

Published: Sept. 3, 2016

Abstract Globally, biological invasions can have strong impacts on biodiversity as well ecosystem functioning. While less conspicuous than introduced aboveground organisms, belowground organisms may similarly effects. Here, we synthesize for the first time of earthworms plant diversity and community composition in North American forests. We conducted a meta‐analysis using total 645 observations to quantify mean effect sizes associations between earthworm communities diversity, cover functional groups, native non‐native plants. found that significantly declined with increasing richness ecological groups. species or evenness did not change invasion, our results indicate clear changes composition: graminoids increased, (of all groups) tended decrease, biomass. Overall, these findings support hypothesis facilitate particular adapted abiotic conditions earthworm‐invaded Further, study provides evidence are associated declines Changing forests long‐lasting effects

Language: Английский

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Invasive earthworms erode soil biodiversity: A meta‐analysis DOI Creative Commons
Olga Ferlian, Nico Eisenhauer, Martin Aguirrebengoa

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Journal of Animal Ecology, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 87(1), P. 162 - 172

Published: Aug. 18, 2017

Abstract Biological invasions pose a serious threat to biodiversity and ecosystem functioning across ecosystems. Invasions by engineers, in particular, have been shown dramatic effects recipient For instance, invasion earthworms, below‐ground invertebrate engineer, previously earthworm‐free ecosystems alters the physico‐chemical characteristics of soil. Studies that such alterations soil can far‐reaching impacts on organisms, which form major portion terrestrial biodiversity. Here, we present first quantitative synthesis earthworm micro‐organisms invertebrates based 430 observations from 30 independent studies. Our meta‐analysis shows significant decline diversity density response with anecic endogeic earthworms causing strongest effects. Earthworm were context‐dependent, as depending functional group richness invasive depth. Microbial biomass increased mineral layers, weak negative effect organic indicating mixing layers (bioturbation) may homogenize microbial communities layers. provides compelling evidence for common engineer ecosystems, could potentially alter functions services linked biota.

Language: Английский

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