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Biological invasions in rivers and associated ecosystems: New insights, challenges, and methodological advancements

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Monitoring invasive alien macroinvertebrate species with environmental DNA

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Summary: Regular monitoring of ecosystems is important for the early detection and management of invasive alien species (IAS). Current monitoring methods for freshwater IAS can be costly and time-consuming. This study compares the effectiveness of environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding and traditional kick-net sampling for monitoring freshwater macroinvertebrate IAS. Both methods have their strengths, with kick-net sampling being more successful for detecting well-known target IAS, while eDNA samples are complementary for detecting unnoticed IAS. The study shows that eDNA is easily implemented in national- and catchment-scale monitoring, but success is dependent on primer choice, species biology, and available markers.

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Retention of viability by fragmented invasive Crassula helmsii, Elodea canadensis and Lagarosiphon major

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Long-term responses of benthic invertebrates to rotenone treatment

Gaute Kjaerstad et al.

Summary: The study conducted over five years in a Norwegian watercourse showed only relatively minor short-term effects of the piscicide rotenone on benthic invertebrates, but severe effects on lotic fauna after long-term low-dose exposure. This highlights the importance of long-term monitoring and minimizing exposure time.

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Stakeholders Perceptions of Non-indigenous Freshwater Fish Species: A Case Study from a Mediterranean Biodiversity Hotspot

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Temporal and spatial patterns in the shifting of otter diet to invasive prey after river damming

Sergio Bedmar et al.

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The legacy of over a century of introductions: Spread debt of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Lerato T. Maimela et al.

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Back to the future: Exploring riverine macroinvertebrate communities' invasibility

Simone Guareschi et al.

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A longitudinal snapshot of pioneer plant patterns along lowland temperate rivers

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Identifying economic costs and knowledge gaps of invasive aquatic crustaceans

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Summary: Invasive crustaceans, particularly crayfish and crabs, have resulted in increasing economic costs over time, with Europe and North America being major contributors. Main issues include lack of management costs reporting, dominance of damage-related costs, and insufficient data.

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Morphological traits related to potential invasiveness of two subspecies of the crayfish Faxonius neglectus

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Summary: Biological invasions have significant environmental and economic impacts, posing a serious threat to global biodiversity. Invasive crayfish species, including F. neglectus chaenodactylus and some populations of F. neglectus neglectus, have larger chelae sizes, potentially indicating pre-adaptation to the role of invader.

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Predation preference of signal crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus) on native and invasive bivalve species

Harry Sanders et al.

Summary: The predatory impacts of invasive crayfish on native and invasive bivalve populations were studied in mesocosm predation choice experiments. The results showed that all bivalves were actively preyed upon, but there was no consistent difference in the biomass of invasive versus native bivalves consumed. However, the effects of consumption were consistently different, with invasive bivalves being more resistant to predation and native bivalves receiving nonlethal damage.

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Perceptions of the impacts of invasive alien plants in the riparian zone of the Ganga River: Insights from Varanasi, India

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Maintenance management and eradication of established aquatic invaders

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Summary: Efforts to manage freshwater invasions have seen both successes and failures, with some invasive species being effectively controlled while others prove challenging. In contrast, marine invasions have proven more difficult to manage, with only a few eradication successes and no long-term management strategies established. The rapid development of genetic technologies may provide new opportunities for controlling both terrestrial and aquatic invaders.

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Invasive species influence macroinvertebrate biomonitoring tools and functional diversity in British rivers

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