Non-Native Species and Their Role in the Environment The Need for a Broader Perspective |
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| Author:
| Guiaşu, Radu Cornel |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-17266-1 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2016 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $207.00 |
Book Description:
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The role of non-native species in their new environments is one of the central issues in conservation biology and ecology today. This book presents a comprehensive evolutionary exploration of the complex and dynamic interactions between introduced species and native ones, and shows that non-native species can bring useful and important contributions to novel ecosystems. Based on a wide variety of examples and case studies, a strong case is made for a more positive and objective...
More DescriptionThe role of non-native species in their new environments is one of the central issues in conservation biology and ecology today. This book presents a comprehensive evolutionary exploration of the complex and dynamic interactions between introduced species and native ones, and shows that non-native species can bring useful and important contributions to novel ecosystems. Based on a wide variety of examples and case studies, a strong case is made for a more positive and objective approach to non-native species and a greater appreciation of the valuable ecosystem services they provide.