Aim Exotic species invasion often leads to declines in local and regional biodiversity,
particularly in freshwater ecosystems. This biodiversity loss is generally facilitated by human …

Freshwater turtles are often used as terrarium pets, especially juveniles of exotic species. At
the adult stage they are often released by their owners into the wild despite their high …

Due to the increasing globalisation and ongoing introduction of alien species specifically
regarding European freshwater ecosystems, native and already present alien species will …

Invasive fish species impact aquatic ecosystems and modify native communities, often
leading to a decline in local species. These ecological impacts include the transmission of …

Habitat alterations and the introduction of non-native species have many ecological impacts,
including the loss of biodiversity and a deterioration of ecosystem functioning. The effects of …

Invaders affect native species across multiple trophic levels, influencing the structure and
stability of freshwater communities. Based on the 'trophic position hypothesis', invaders at …

Abstract The European pond turtle Emys orbicularis is seriously threatened across Europe
by the non-native common slider, Trachemys scripta, which is included among the 100 most …

In order to use an integrated approach for studying the influence of risk factors on the
distribution of the native turtle species E. orbicularis and accompanying invasive species (T …

Interactions occurring between species in multiple invaded freshwater ecosystems are often
difficult to observe and study. Studies on invasive alien species typically focus on single …

Species introductions are a major concern for ecosystem functioning, socio-economic
wealth, and human well-being. Preventing introductions proved to be the most effective …