Niche conservatism, the tendency of a species niche to remain unchanged over time, is
often assumed when discussing, explaining or predicting biogeographical patterns …

In the context of global environmental change much of the focus has been on changing
temperatures. However, patterns of rainfall and water availability have also been changing …

This book introduces the key stages of niche-based habitat suitability model building,
evaluation and prediction required for understanding and predicting future patterns of …

This book provides a first synthetic view of an emerging area of ecology and biogeography,
linking individual-and population-level processes to geographic distributions and …

Species are shifting their ranges at an unprecedented rate through human transportation
and environmental change. Correlative species distribution models (SDMs) are frequently …

Aim We explore the utility of newly available optical and microwave remote sensing data
from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) and QuikSCAT (QSCAT) …

Invasive species are known to influence the structure and function of invaded ecological
communities, and preventive measures appear to be the most efficient means of controlling …

The Argentine ant, Linepithema humile, has invaded urban, agricultural, and natural habitats
worldwide, causing economic damage and disrupting ecosystem processes. Introduced …

Understanding the causes and effects of species invasions is a priority in ecology and
conservation biology. One of the crucial steps in evaluating the impact of invasive species is …

Abstract Aim Lepidium latifolium (Brassicaceae; perennial pepperweed) is a noxious
Eurasian weed invading riparian and wetland areas of the western USA. Understanding …