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Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center Geographical isolation of the Hawaiian Islands has resulted in the evolution of endemic species unique in the world. Research at the Center aims at preventing the further extinction of these species. Links to projects,publications and other data. (Score: 1.000)

Assessing Water Quality with Ecological Characterization (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)

Genetics and molecular tools Describes the value of molecular biology genetic tools in enhancing the delineation of the genetic diversity and the effects of environmental degradation on living species. Links to study which differentiated two species of sage-grouse. (Score: 0.461)

The brown tree snake on Guam: How the arrival of one invasive species damaged the ecology, commerce, electrical systems, and human health on Guam A comprehensive information source on the effect on Guam life of the invasive brown tree snake that without natural enemies has proliferated and destroyed vertebrate fauna, invaded homes, caused thousands of power outages, and killed birds and pets. (Score: 0.308)

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About ecological competition:

Definition: Simultaneous demand by two or more organisms for limited environmental resources, such as nutrients, living space, or light. [American Heritage Dic. of the English Language, 4th ed.]