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The Population Biology of Invasive Species
Ann K. Sakai,Fred W. Allendorf,Jodie S. Holt,David M. Lodge,Jane Molofsky,Syndallas Baughman,Robert J. Cabin,Joel E. Cohen,Norman C. Ellstrand,David E. McCauley,Pamela O'Neil,Ingrid M. Parker,John N. Thompson,Stephen G. Weller +13 more
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In this article, the introduction of invasive species and identifying life history stages where management will be most effective are discussed. And evolutionary processes may be key features in determining whether invasive species establish and spread.Abstract:
■ Abstract Contributions from the field of population biology hold promise for understanding and managing invasiveness; invasive species also offer excellent opportunities to study basic processes in population biology. Life history studies and demographic models may be valuable for examining the introduction of invasive species and identifying life history stages where management will be most effective. Evolutionary processes may be key features in determining whether invasive species establish and spread. Studies of genetic diversity and evolutionary changes should be useful forread more
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