Isogenus nubecula is a critically endangered Plecoptera species. Considered extinct in the
UK, I. nubecula was recently rediscovered (in one location of the River Dee, Wales), after 22 …

Esox lucius (northern pike) is an invasive species in fresh water and causes extreme
impacts in the local habitat. Northern pike easily replaces the local native species and …

The presence and diversity of marine non-native species, the number of new invasions, and
the impact on native communities and habitats are important metrics used to assess the …

Procambarus virginalis, also known as the Marmorkrebs is a highly invasive crayfish species
characterized by parthenogenetic reproduction. As conservation management plans rely on …

Aquatic invasions are a major ecological and socio-economic concern. Management of
invasive aquatic populations requires a robust understanding of the effectiveness and …

Preventing mosquito-borne infectious diseases requires that vector mosquitoes are
monitored and controlled. Targeting immature mosquitoes (eggs, larvae, and pupae), which …

Environmental DNA (eDNA) surveys promise to be a sensitive and powerful tool for the
detection of trematodes. This can contribute to the limited studies on trematode ecology …

The amphipod Dikerogammarus haemobaphes is a high-risk carrier of parasites that impact
wildlife in its non-native range. Studies using the mitochondrial genes, Cytochrome Oxidase …

Isogenus nubecula is a critically endangered Plecoptera species. Considered extinct in the
UK, the species was recently rediscovered in one location of the river Dee in Wales after 22 …

Microorganisms are everywhere and biological invasions are no exception. In this chapter,
we present an arsenal of diagnostic and research tools that can help the invasion biologist …