Read more about the article C·I·B study highlights the need for group-specific analyses of invasiveness
Four of the 19 invasive Araceae. a) Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) b) Elephant ears (Alocasia macrorrhizos c) Silver vine (Epipremnum aureum) and d) Arum-lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica. Photographs: Menzi Nxumalo (a), Desika Moodley (b & c) and Şerban Procheş (d).

C·I·B study highlights the need for group-specific analyses of invasiveness

A recent study recommends that invasion biologists should have a closer look at the traits of whole plant groups, when screening for invasive plants.

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Read more about the article Defining the invasiveness and invisibility in ecological networks
The invasive harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis (Photo credit: Wikimedia commons)

Defining the invasiveness and invisibility in ecological networks

A recent paper by a group of researchers, led by C·I·B core team member Prof Cang Hui, proposed a framework to help explain why some invasive alien species are so successful in invading the new areas, while it is not so easy for others.

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Read more about the article Fruits of invasive plants – good food for native birds
Fruits of mulberry (Morus alba), one of the invasive alien plants species used in the study (Photo credit: Wikipedia Commons)

Fruits of invasive plants – good food for native birds

The fruits of invasive alien plants are not only an attractive source of food for native birds, but also provide enough energy for their daily energy demands, according to a recent study by University of KwaZulu-Natal student, Vuyisile Thabethe.

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Read more about the article Long-term study highlights ecological changes in an urban estuary
The alien polychaete, Ficomomatus enigmaticus, forms large calcified reefs around the pilings of bridges and other hard structures in small, urban estuaries (Photo credit: Charles Griffiths)

Long-term study highlights ecological changes in an urban estuary

Estuaries are among the most vulnerable of marine ecosystems and small, urban estuaries, in particular, are under pressure due to human activities.

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