The project aims to study the dynamics of biological invasions in aquatic ecosystems. By analyzing the different stages of an invasion (from introduction to expansion), the researchers seek to identify the factors that influence the success of invasive species in various aquatic environments. This study provides a deeper understanding of how biological invasions impact aquatic ecosystems over time and across different geographical spaces, and how these dynamics can be managed for biodiversity conservation.
Temporal dynamics of biological invasions along environmental gradients (ICOOP)
ICOOP
By analyzing the different stages of an invasion (from introduction to expansion), the researchers seek to identify the factors that influence the success of invasive species in various aquatic environments.
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2025
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2026
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