The microbiome is known to provide benefits to hosts, including extension of immune
function. Amphibians are a powerful immunological model for examining mucosal defenses …

Biological invasions are a global challenge that has received insufficient attention. Recently
available cost syntheses have provided policy-and decision makers with reliable and up-to …

With the advent of the Anthropocene, biological invasions have reached an unprecedented
level, and the number of species introductions is still increasing in an ever‐changing world …

Alien fish substantially impact aquatic communities. However, their effects on trait
composition remain poorly understood, especially at large spatiotemporal scales. Here, we …

Restoration is moving towards a more mechanistic approach that emphasizes restoration of
ecosystem services. Trait-based approaches provide links between species identity and …

Europe has experienced a substantial increase in non-indigenous crayfish species (NICS)
since the mid-20th century due to their extensive use in fisheries, aquaculture and, more …

The impacts of plant invasion on biodiversity are substantially visible and concerning.
Despite the numerous studies conducted on the management of invasive alien plants …

Since Baker's attempt to characterize the 'ideal weed'over 50 years ago, ecologists have
sought to identify features of species that predict invasiveness. Several of Baker's 'ideal …

Biological invasions remain one of the most pressing threats to biodiversity globally, with
unprecedented rates of establishment that are unlikely to abate in the future. As such the …

Biodiversity can provide some resistance to alien species in some cases, but not in others.
The observed paradoxical results may be related to several reasons, including variations in …