Here are some USGS Web pages with more information on nonindigenous species and Anywhere:
Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS)
A national information resource for locating biogeographic accounts of nonindigenous aquatic species in the U.S. Provided are scientific reports, online/realtime queries, spatial data sets, regional contact lists, and general information.
(Score: 1.380)
Invasive Species Information Node
The Invasive Species Information Node (ISIN) of the National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) creates a central repository for information pertaining to the identification, description, management, and control of invasive species.
(Score: 0.690)
Nonindigenous bryozoan distribution information
Descriptions of bryozoans and examples of description of deleterious effects of nonindigenous species with links to distribution maps, species lists and related information on bryozoans.
(Score: 0.690)
Nonindigenous species
Article from Status and Trends of the Nations Biological Resources on problems and legal issues of the human introduction of nonindigenous species including economic losses and loss of biodiversity with the extinction of native species.
(Score: 0.690)
Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC) Ecology Branch
Overview of research of the Ecology Branch on the ecological consequences of habitat degradation due to altered environment, nonindigenous species, and atmospheric alterations. Includes links to staff and research projects.
(Score: 0.630)
Insects of Hawaii
Chapter from Status and Trends of the Nations Biological Resources focusing on insects and other arthropods of Hawaii with discussion of loss of abundance and diversity of native species, introduced parasites, and extinctions.
(Score: 0.456)
Center for Aquatic Resource Studies - poster presentations
Poster presentations for Center for Aquatic Resource Studies projects related to Greater Everglades, marine and coastal studies, manatees, coastal ecology, nonindigenous species, mussels, and herpetology.
(Score: 0.413)
Nonindigenous Plants and Animals Program
Brief descriptions of programs of research on aquatic nonindigenous plants and animals at the Florida Integrated Science Centers with links to descriptions, videos, posters, and reports on various exotic plant and animals species.
(Score: 0.413)
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Definition:
Species not originating, growing, or produced in a certain place or region; not indigenous: [Adapted from American Heritage Dic. of the English Language, 4th ed.]
Used for:
alien species, exotic species, foreign species, introduced species, non-indigenous species, non-native species
