This book deals with the ecological effect a species can have when it moves into an environment that it has not previously occupied (commonly referred to as an `Invasion). It is unique in presenting a clear and accessible introduction to a highly complex area - the modelling of biological invasions. The book presents the latest theories and models developed from studies into this crucial area. It includes data and examples from biological case studies showing how the models can beapplied to the study of invasions.
Introduction; Invasion of alien species; Diffusion models and biological waves; Travelling waves in heterogeneous environments; Invasion by stratified diffusion; Invasion of competing species; Competition for open space; Invasion of predators; Epidemic models and propagation of infectious diseases; Invasion of rabies in Europe;
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