Invasion ecology

Book

Invasion ecology / Julie L. Lockwood, Martha F. Hoopes, Michael P. Marchetti.

Lockwood, Julie L. (Author). Hoopes, Martha F. (Added Author). Marchetti, Michael P. (Added Author).

Summary:

"This book provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of biological invasion by non-native species. Highlighting important research findings associated with each stage of invasion, Invasion Ecology provides an overview of the invasion process from transportation patterns and causes of establishment success to ecological impacts, invader management, and post-invasion evolution."--Jacket.

Record details

ISBN: 9781405114189
ISBN: 1405114185
Physical Description: vii, 304 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Publisher: Malden, MA : Blackwell Publishing, 2007.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-298) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:: Introduction to invasion ecology -- Transport vectors and pathways -- Trends in numbers of invaders -- Propagules -- Disturbance -- Establishment success: the influence of biotic interactions -- Modeling the geographical spread of invasive species -- Ecological processes and the spread of non-native species -- Ecological impacts of invasive species -- Impact synthesis -- Evolution of invaders -- Prediction, risk assessment, and management of species invasions / Julie L. Lockwood, Martha F. Hoopes, and Michael P. Marchetti.