Marine invasion history and vector analysis of California: a hotspot for western North America

Authors :: Sharon N. Shiba
Brian P. Steves
Paul W. Fofonoff
Stephen F. Foss
Gregory M. Ruiz
Source :: Diversity and Distributions. 17:362-373
Publication Year :: 2011
Publisher :: Wiley, 2011.
Abstract: Aim We examine the regional dominance of California as a beachhead for marine biological invasions in western North America and assess the relative contribution of different transfer mechanisms to invasions over time.

Subjects :: Geography
Vector strength
Ecology
Hotspot (geology)
Biodiversity
Introduced species
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Invasive species
Aquatic organisms

Full Text Access

Tools