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Global threats from invasive alien species in the twenty-first century and national response capacities

Authors :
Regan Early
Bethany A. Bradley
Jeffrey S. Dukes
Joshua J. Lawler
Julian D. Olden
Dana M. Blumenthal
Patrick Gonzalez
Edwin D. Grosholz
Ines Ibañez
Luke P. Miller
Cascade J. B. Sorte
Andrew J. Tatem
Source :
Nature Communications, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2016)
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
Nature Portfolio, 2016.

Abstract

Globalization facilitates the spread of invasive alien species, while environmental change can ease invasion. Here, Early et al. identify vulnerable regions globally and evaluate capacity in vulnerable countries to prevent invasions arising from sources such as air travel, horticulture, and pet trade.

Subjects

Subjects :
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20411723
Volume :
7
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Nature Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.9c740e29a4046f68b17d6d723da246d
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms12485