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Ecology of Arachnida alien to Europe
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SYSNO ASEP 0363705 Document Type J - Journal Article R&D Document Type Journal Article Subsidiary J Článek ve WOS Title Ecology of Arachnida alien to Europe Author(s) Nedvěd, Oldřich (BC-A) RID, ORCID
Pekár, S. (CZ)
Bezděčka, P. (CZ)
Líznarová, E. (CZ)
Řezáč, M. (CZ)
Schmitt, M. (DE)
Sentenská, L. (CZ)Number of authors 7 Source Title Biocontrol. - : Elsevier - ISSN 1386-6141
Roč. 56, č. 4 (2011), s. 539-550Number of pages 12 s. Language eng - English Country NL - Netherlands Keywords invasive species ; neobiota ; non-indigenous species Subject RIV EH - Ecology, Behaviour CEZ AV0Z50070508 - ENTU-I, BC-A (2005-2011) UT WOS 000294462600012 DOI 10.1007/s10526-011-9385-3 Annotation The ecology of selected species of spiders (Araneae), harvestmen (Opiliones), and the neglected tropical order Schizomida, alien to Europe, is discussed. Their geographic origins and pathways of introduction, by transportation with goods, are similar to other predatory terrestrial arthropods. Occurrence in buildings (synanthropy) is a prerequisite for range expansion in many arachnid species. Thelytokous parthenogenesis facilitated spread of a few spider, harvestman and schizomid species outside their native range. Both prey generalists and specialists (woodlice-eating Dysdera crocata and ant-eating Zodarion rubidum) are among species successfully expanding their range. Alien arachnids include individual species belonging to many different families. We stress the absence of true invasiveness of alien arachnids in Europe. Some unusual adverse effects of alien arachnids were recorded, such as pollution of buildings. Frequency of painful biting and threat to native biota are low. Workplace Biology Centre (since 2006) Contact Dana Hypšová, eje@eje.cz, Tel.: 387 775 214 Year of Publishing 2012
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