Moving from the species to the population level in biological invasions
Ronaldo Sousa, Joana Garrido Nogueira, Janeide Padilha
Abstract
Invasion scientists need to focus on the population level, not the species level, if aiming to unravel the complexities of invasion dynamics at meaningful spatial and temporal scales and contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of how invasive non‐native species interact with and impact ecosystems.
Topics & Concepts
Invasive speciesEcologyEcosystemPopulationIntroduced speciesGeographyTemporal scalesBiologyEnvironmental resource managementEnvironmental scienceSociologyDemographyPlant and animal studiesEcology and Vegetation Dynamics StudiesSpecies Distribution and Climate Change