How strong is the effect of invasive ecosystem engineers on the distribution patterns of local species, the local and regional biodiversity and ecosystem functions?

How strong is the effect of invasive ecosystem engineers on the distribution patterns of local species, the local and regional biodiversity and ecosystem functions?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>One of the most influential forms of biological invasions is that of invasive ecosystem engineers, species that affect other biota via alterations to the abiotic environment. Such species can have wide-reaching consequences because t...

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Main Authors: Rilov Gil, Mant Rebecca, Lyons Devin, Bulleri Fabio, Benedetti-Cecchi Lisandro, Kotta Jonne, Queirós Ana M, Chatzinikolaou Eva, Crowe Tasman, Guy-Haim Tamar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Environmental Evidence
Subjects:
Biological invasions
Ecosystem engineers
Biodiversity
Ecosystem functioning
Online Access:http://www.environmentalevidencejournal.org/content/1/1/10

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http://www.environmentalevidencejournal.org/content/1/1/10

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