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Biological introductions to the systems: macroorganisms
Type of publication
Kitos knygos dalis / Part of other book (Y7)
Type of document
type::text::book::book part
Author(s)
Minchin, Jonathan Dan | Marine Organism Investigations | Lough Derg Science Group |
Title
Biological introductions to the systems: macroorganisms
Date Issued
Date Issued |
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2011 |
Extent
p. 149-183
Is part of
Treatise on estuarine and coastal science. Burlington : Elsevier Science, 2011. ISBN 9780080878850.
Description
Vol. 8 : Human-induced problems (uses and abuses)
Field of Science
Abstract
A broad spectrum of human activities may lead to biological introductions into estuarine and coastal areas that range from the long-established transmissions by shipping to the more recent trade in live food and aquarium species distributed by aircraft. While many species are deliberately introduced for aquaculture, stocking, and habitat management, the great majority are inadvertently transmitted and the arrival mode for many is often unclear. Climate alterations and global trade are likely to result in further range extensions of taxonomically diverse invaders. In this chapter, we discuss key terms and definitions in relation to nonnative biota, their origin and distribution patterns in estuarine and coastal environments, pathways, and vectors of introductions. We also consider the impacts of invasive species on environmental quality, indicators of biological introductions and methods to assess biological pollution as well as monitoring of nonnative species in estuarine and coastal environment. The account is illustrated by case studies of some worldwide examples of nonnative macrobiota.
Is Referenced by
ISBN (of the container)
9780080878850
Scopus
2-s2.0-84961136206
eLABa
2556982
Coverage Spatial
Jungtinės Amerikos Valstijos / United States of America (US)
Language
Anglų / English (en)
Bibliographic Details
247
Access Rights
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