This new volume on Biological Invasions deals with both plants and animals, differing from previous books by extending from the level of individual species to a

When organisms are deliberately or accidentally introduced into a new ecosystem a biological invasion may take place. These so-called ‘invasive species’ may

This pioneering encyclopedia illuminates a topic at the forefront of global ecology—biological invasions, or organisms that come to live in the wrong place. W

Biological invasions are considered to be one of the greatest threats to the integrity of most ecosystems on earth. This volume explores the current state of ma

This open access volume presents a comprehensive account of all aspects of biological invasions in South Africa, where research has been conducted over more tha