Evolutionary and physiological adaptations of aquatic invasive animals: r selection versus resistanc...
Evolutionary and physiological adaptations of aquatic invasive animals: r selection versus resistance
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Ottawa, Canada: NRC Research Press
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Ottawa, Canada: NRC Research Press
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Invasive species have been characterized as tolerant of environmental extremes. This hypothesis was evaluated for invasive aquatic species in North America, particularly Asian clams, Corbicula fluminea, and zebra mussels, Dreissena polymorpha. Both species have rapid growth, early maturity, short life spans, and elevated fecundity, allowing rapid p...
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Evolutionary and physiological adaptations of aquatic invasive animals: r selection versus resistance
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TN_cdi_proquest_journals_219305080
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_219305080
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0706-652X
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1205-7533
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10.1139/f02-105
