Invasive Aquatic Plants as Stressors of Freshwater Aquatic Ecosystems

Germ, Mateja; Golob, Aleksandra; Ojdanič, Nik; Zelnik, Igor

doi:10.2478/trser-2025-0002

Abstract

This paper documents the different ways in which invasive alien species are introduced into new areas. The pathways by which invasive alien species spread, their history, and the characteristics of plants that enable them to spread successfully are described. The article discusses the competitive abilities of invasive alien species, their negative effects on other organisms, and the impact of global change on their spread.

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Invasive Aquatic Plants as Stressors of Freshwater Aquatic Ecosystems

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