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

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