Diversity of invasive species in Shanghai(by Qingrou Zhang,Shang Jiang,Ruiting Ju, Xiaoyun Pan) en A list of invasive alien species (IAS) is essential for initiating an analysis of the biological and ecological traits of such species and for improving our understanding of patterns of biological invasions. An inventory of IAS in Shanghai was prepared through a literature survey. A total of 212 IAS belonging to 63 orders and 87 families were recorded. Of these, 65% were plants, 29% were animals, and the rest were microorganisms. Dominant groups could be distinguished in both plant and animal groups. Species originating from the Americas made up 51% of the total, while 52% of plant species were introduced intentionally and 82% of animal species unintentionally. Of the invasive plants, 93% are distributed in highly disturbed habitats with rich resources, whereas 76% of invasive animals occur in storehouses and farmlands. The present information on diversity and ecological features of IAS is crucial for designing management strategies against the negative impacts of such species in Shanghai. http://www.biodiversity-science.net/fileup/PDF/w2013-089-1.pdf
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2014-06-26T04:28:03.685+02:00 Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS): Diversity of invasive species in Shanghai