Alien and Invasive Animals
A South African Perspective
1st Edition
Published on 24. October 2013
240 pages
978-1-77584-129-6 (ISBN)
Description
While alien plants have been well publicised, this is the first book to be published on alien animals of Africa. It describes the history of each invasion, and the ecological and economic impacts in South Africa; and it discusses the effect of introduced biocontrol agents (usually insects), which are also alien species released deliberately to control problem plants. Key features are:
* Each group of animals is covered in a separate chapter written by a specialist in the field
* Colour photographs of each species
* Maps for each species' native and introduced range, and a detailed map of its spread in South Africa
* Text covers identification and biology, distribution, impacts and control for the particular species
* Alien animals are considered in all habitats, including freshwater, terrestrial and marine.
The book will be an essential reference for conservationists, farmers, reserve managers, gardeners, anglers, biology students and researchers, and of interest to the lay public.
* Each group of animals is covered in a separate chapter written by a specialist in the field
* Colour photographs of each species
* Maps for each species' native and introduced range, and a detailed map of its spread in South Africa
* Text covers identification and biology, distribution, impacts and control for the particular species
* Alien animals are considered in all habitats, including freshwater, terrestrial and marine.
The book will be an essential reference for conservationists, farmers, reserve managers, gardeners, anglers, biology students and researchers, and of interest to the lay public.
More details
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
South Africa
Publishing group
Penguin Random House South Africa
File size
51,47 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-77584-129-6 (9781775841296)
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Person
Mike Picker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cape Town. His research on the insects of our arid regions has resulted in 130 publications and four guide books. He has a very broad knowledge of the natural history and ecology of the rich South African insect fauna.
