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Invasive Alien Arthropod Predators and Parasitoids: An Ecological Approach

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Understanding invasion biology, and the dynamics of biological control practices, requires a multidisciplinary approach, embracing and integrating all the research tools at our disposal, particularly modern molecular and modelling techniques. This book provides a comprehensive and current overview of invasive alien arthropod predators and parasitoids through 20 chapters, contributed by 69 internationally renowned scientists , ranging from broad reviews of key topics on invasive alien species to taxon-specific chapters. The context of invasion biology is given through nine chapters focusing on current themes but highlighting future directions and knowledge gaps. Concepts are explored in detail through ten chapters focusing on a taxonomically diverse range of arthropods. The concluding chapter presents an objective approach to considering the benefits and risks of exotic biological control agents.

Pages: 324

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Springer

Release: November 29, 2013

ISBN: 9400738293

ISBN 13: 9789400738294

Invasive Alien Arthropod Predators and Parasitoids: An Ecological Approach

3/5 ( ratings)

Understanding invasion biology, and the dynamics of biological control practices, requires a multidisciplinary approach, embracing and integrating all the research tools at our disposal, particularly modern molecular and modelling techniques. This book provides a comprehensive and current overview of invasive alien arthropod predators and parasitoids through 20 chapters, contributed by 69 internationally renowned scientists , ranging from broad reviews of key topics on invasive alien species to taxon-specific chapters. The context of invasion biology is given through nine chapters focusing on current themes but highlighting future directions and knowledge gaps. Concepts are explored in detail through ten chapters focusing on a taxonomically diverse range of arthropods. The concluding chapter presents an objective approach to considering the benefits and risks of exotic biological control agents.

Pages: 324

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Springer

Release: November 29, 2013

ISBN: 9400738293

ISBN 13: 9789400738294

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