Are the ''100 of the world's worst'' invasive species also the costliest?

Biological invasions are increasing worldwide, damaging ecosystems and socioeconomic sectors. Two decades ago, the ''100 of the world's worst'' invasive alien species list was established by the IUCN to improve communications , identifying particularly damaging 'flagshi...

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Published inBiological invasions
Main Authors Cuthbert, Ross N, Christophe, Diagne, Phillip, J, Anna, J, Diagne, C, Turbelin, Á a J, Courchamp, Á F, Haubrock, P J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Springer Verlag 29.05.2021
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Environmental Sciences
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Summary:Biological invasions are increasing worldwide, damaging ecosystems and socioeconomic sectors. Two decades ago, the ''100 of the world's worst'' invasive alien species list was established by the IUCN to improve communications , identifying particularly damaging 'flagship' invaders globally (hereafter, worst). Whilst this list has bolstered invader awareness, whether worst species are especially economically damaging and how they compare to other invaders (hereafter, other) remain unknown. Here, Keywords Communications and outreach Á Ecosystem management Á InvaCost Á Monetary investment Á Non-native species
ISSN:1387-3547
1573-1464
DOI:10.1007/s10530-021-02568-7(