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Read more about the article Modeling the movements of an invasive tree
Peruvian peppertree (Schinus molle) are ornamental species that are widely distributed in several regions of the world and can established easily in arid and semi-arid climates (Photo credit: Jorge E. Ramírez-Albores).
2021 / News

Modeling the movements of an invasive tree

A study by Dr Jorge Ramírez-Albores, C·I·B Director Dave Richardson, and a team of researchers sheds light on the invasion dynamics of the Peruvian peppertree.

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25 October 2021
Read more about the article Birds helped acacia trees travel 18,000km from Hawaii to Réunion Islands
2014 / Highlighted papers

Birds helped acacia trees travel 18,000km from Hawaii to Réunion Islands

Island biogeography theory predicts that most island species originate from nearby mainland regions and therefore arrive through rare, long-distance dispersal events. How close islands are to mainland regions must therefore be an important factor in determining the make-up of island biotas.

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2 July 2014