The conservation threat posed by invasive alien species has become well-recognized over the past two decades, even as the problem continues to increase rapidly in scope. Research and management attention to this issue has, however, been taxonomically biased toward groups having large, obvious impacts, and the invasive potential of other organisms with subtle or cryptic impacts remains largely unassessed. Alien reptiles and amphibians, although providing a few of the better-known examples of severe invasion impacts, have never been scientifically assessed as a group for their potential invasiveness. This book examines the means by which alien reptiles and amphibians are transported by humans; surveys their ecological, evolutionary, economic, and health impacts; reviews the management responses taken against them; and summarizes the immediate research and management efforts needed to mitigate the threat posed by these organisms. First comprehensive database of herpetofaunal introductions worldwide First globally comprehensive pathway analysis for alien herpetofauna First summary and assessment of impacts resulting from alien herpetofauna First critical review of managerial and research needs required to reduce impacts from alien herpetofauna
- ISBN: 978-1-4020-8945-9
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 580
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés