Biological Invasions Belowground: Earthworms as Invasive Species
| Author | : Paul F. Hendrix |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 129 |
| Release | : 2008-09-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1402054297 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781402054297 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (297 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Biological Invasions Belowground: Earthworms as Invasive Species by : Paul F. Hendrix
Download or read book Biological Invasions Belowground: Earthworms as Invasive Species written by Paul F. Hendrix and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers in this book are based on efforts by an international group of soil ecologists to assess the biological and ecological mechanisms of earthworm invasions. They examine their geographic extent and impacts on terrestrial ecosystems, and possible means by which earthworm invasions might be mitigated. The book broadens the discussion on invasion biology and ecology to belowground systems.