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The spatial spread of invasions: new developments in theory and evidence
Author(s) -
Hastings Alan,
Cuddington Kim,
Davies Kendi F.,
Dugaw Christopher J.,
Elmendorf Sarah,
Freestone Amy,
Harrison Susan,
Holland Matthew,
Lambrinos John,
Malvadkar Urmila,
Melbourne Brett A.,
Moore Kara,
Taylor Caz,
Thomson Diane
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
ecology letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.852
H-Index - 265
eISSN - 1461-0248
pISSN - 1461-023X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1461-0248.2004.00687.x
Subject(s) - biological dispersal , ecology , range (aeronautics) , invasive species , introduced species , biology , population , materials science , demography , sociology , composite material
We review and synthesize recent developments in the study of the spread of invasive species, emphasizing both empirical and theoretical approaches. Recent theoretical work has shown that invasive species spread is a much more complex process than the classical models suggested, as long range dispersal events can have a large influence on the rate of range expansion through time. Empirical work goes even further, emphasizing the role of spatial heterogeneity, temporal variability, other species, and evolution. As in some of the classic work on spread, the study of range expansion of invasive species provides unique opportunities to use differences between theory and data to determine the important underlying processes that control spread rates.