Exotic asphyxiation: interactions between invasive species and hypoxia.

ABSTRACT: Non-indigenous species (NIS) and hypoxia (<2 mg O₂ l^-1 ) can disturb and restructure aquatic communities. Both are heavily influenced by human activities and are intensifying with global change. As these disturbances increase, understanding how they interact to affect native species and systems is essential. To expose patterns, outcomes, and generalizations, we thoroughly reviewed the biological invasion literature and compiled 100 studies that examine the interaction of hypoxia and NIS. We found that 64% of studies showed that NIS are tolerant of hypoxia, and 62% showed that NIS perform better than native species under hypoxia. Only one-quarter of studies examined NIS as creators of hypoxia; thus, NIS are more often considered passengers associated with hypoxia, rath

SUBMITTER: Byers JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10087183 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature