A growing understanding of the ecology of seed dispersal has so far had little influence on
conservation practice, while the needs of conservation practice have had little influence on …

Different components of global environmental change are often studied and managed
independently, but mounting evidence points towards complex non-additive interaction …

A literature survey identified 403 primary research publications that investigated the
ecological effects of invasive alien insects and/or the mechanisms underlying these effects …

Community ecology has a clear need to develop an understanding of the structure and
dynamics of natural communities. Interspecific competition is considered key in structuring …

Biotic invasions can predominantly alter the dynamics, composition, functions, and structure
of natural ecosystems. Social insects, particularly ants, are among the most damaging …

Biological invasions are often closely associated with human impacts and it is difficult to
determine whether either or both are responsible for the negative impacts on native …

Although the ecological effects of invasions often become obvious soon after introduced
species become established, more gradual effects may take years to manifest and can thus …

The displacement of a species from a habitat by actions of another is the most severe
outcome of interspecific interactions. This review focuses on recent developments in the …

Ants are familiar to every naturalist, ecologist, entomologist, and pest control operator. The
identification of the 233 species of Florida ants is technically difficult, and information on …

Insect generalist predators have been introduced outside of their native range intentionally
to improve biological control, or accidentally during commerce, and can subsequently …