Invasive species. Part 1: general aspects and biodiversity. Part 2: concrete examples.
The problem of invasive species is of interest to researchers in a variety of different fields, including biology, epidemiology, agriculture, public health and even human sciences. It is an issue that affects all regions of the world to a greater or lesser extent. It can also have detrimental effects on animal health and biodiversity. For example, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (lUCN) reported that 625 (51%) of known endangered species are threatened because of invasive (alien) species.
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World Organisation for Animal Health, 12, rue de Prony, 75017 Paris, France.
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D000818:Animals; D000835:Animals, Wild; D044822:Biodiversity; D003140:Communicable Disease Control; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D056727:Endangered Species