▪ Abstract Invasions by non-native ants are an ecologically destructive phenomenon
affecting both continental and island ecosystems throughout the world. Invasive ants often …

Invasions by exotic species represent both threats to ecosystems as well as opportunities to
learn more about them. Among the invaders that will have the largest impacts are those that …

Calorimetric measurements of metal adsorption energies directly provide the energies of
metal atoms in supported metal nanoparticles. As the metal coverage increases, the …

Exotic species have become increasingly significant management problems in parks and
reserves and frequently complicate restoration projects. At the same time there may be …

▪ Abstract Nonindigenous vectors that arrive, establish, and spread in new areas have
fomented throughout recorded history epidemics of human diseases such as malaria, yellow …

This book assembles detailed information on the components of the invasive-species
problem from the USA, British Isles, Australia, South Africa, India and Brazil. Data provided …

Differences in the seasonal pattern of assimilatory and respiratory processes are
responsible for divergences in seasonal net carbon exchange among ecosystems. Using …

This study examines 52 highly skilled technical contractors' explanations, in 1998, of why
they entered the contingent labor force and how their subsequent experiences altered their …

Management of nonindigenous species is a crucial aspect of maintaining native biodiversity
and normal ecosystem functions. We attempt to guide researchers in developing projects …

We postulate that the causes of the problem of invasive alien species are primarily economic
and, as such, require economic solutions. Invasive alien species are of increasing concern …