Undesirable immigrants: hobbyist vivaria as a potential source of alien invertebrate species.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Small size and large diversity of adaptations make invertebrates a group of animals which can be easily transported by different human activities. Many species can travel as "hitchhikers" with plant material (both on plant surfaces and in the soil), including plants used for decoration in vivaria. Vivaria are often tropical in nature environments, with high temperatures and humidity, suitable for invertebrates from tropical regions. Although many of such invertebrates cannot survive in temperate regions where harsh weather conditions are present, it is also known that some can successfully acclimatise. As a result, their negative impact on local flora and fauna cannot be excluded.

Material and methods

Terrestrial invertebrates were collected in several cities of P

SUBMITTER: Jaskula R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6753924 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature