Encyclopedia of Invasive Species [2 volumes]: From Africanized Honey Bees to Zebra Mussels [2 volumes],Used

Encyclopedia of Invasive Species [2 volumes]: From Africanized Honey Bees to Zebra Mussels [2 volumes],Used

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Kudzu vine and field bindweed. Eurasian collareddoves, Burmese pythons, and black rats. The northern snakehead and the gypsy moth. All of these are examples of invasive species that have taken over or are threatening certain ecosystemsplaces where these organisms never naturally occurred. This twovolume work contains 168 entries on plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms that are invasive in the United States, providing a complete examination of the variety of organisms, pathways, distribution patterns, and impacts of nonnative species introduced to this country.Encyclopedia of Invasive Species: From Africanized Honey Bees to Zebra Mussels begins with a background essay that illuminates the complexities of dealing with invasive animals and plants. Each entry provides information on the origins and invasion history of the species in question as well as a general description of the biology and ecology of each organism. Impactsactual and potential, as well as management strategiesare addressed. Every species is depicted via photographs as well as maps that show its place of origin and invaded regions in the United States. This unique work presents fascinating scientific information as well as valuable insights about how seemingly minor events can drastically alter our environment.

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