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Stringham, Oliver. Preventing biological invasions by understanding the processes leading to establishment. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-tgaz-2142

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TitlePreventing biological invasions by understanding the processes leading to establishment
NameStringham, Oliver (author); Lockwood, Julie L (chair); Maslo, Brooke (internal member); Pinsky, Malin L (internal member); Mandrak, Nicholas E (outside member); Rutgers University; School of Graduate Studies
Date Created2019
Other Date2019-01 (degree)
SubjectEcology and Evolution, Introduced organisms
Extent1 online resource (111 pages) : illustrations
DescriptionInvasive species are a leading cause of animal extinctions and result in billions of dollars ($US) in economic damages globally. Understanding the processes involved in biological invasions can aid in finding efficient and effective policy and management solutions. In this dissertation, I explore three mechanisms that can prevent invasive species from establishing. First, within the context of the most common pathway for invasive vertebrate species, I document factors related to the release of exotic pets into the wild by their owners. Second, I develop a method to calculate the reduction of propagule pressure required to lower the establishment probability for introduced non-native populations. Last, I explore an overlooked assumption of the propagule pressure effect and calculate the how establishment probability is altered when spatial and temporal independence of introduction events is violated. The results I highlight, and the methods I developed, are critical in slowing the rate at which invasive species are establishing worldwide.
NotePh.D.
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Noteby Oliver C. Stringham
Genretheses, ETD doctoral
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-tgaz-2142
Languageeng
CollectionSchool of Graduate Studies Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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