Where do invasive species spread and why? UF/IFAS researchers take a novel approach to find the answer

Argentine black and white tegu – one of the invasive reptiles in the study. Courtesy Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Science tells us invasive species — like the spotted tilapia — are always on the move, making it difficult for scientists to simulate their spread and predict where they will go next.

Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences took a deep dive to understand why certain locations are more susceptible and attractive to invasions by non-native plants or animals, making them prime targets for these species to spread.

What they came up with is a novel approach updating what scientists call environmental resistance (ER) modeling that adds a layer researchers consider has been missing from the modeling strategies.

 

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Posted: February 12, 2025


Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: Climate, Environmental Resistance Modeling, ER Modeling, Invasion Science Research Institute, Invasive Plants, Invasive Species, Journal Of Biogeography, News, Plants, Tegu, Temperature, Tilapia, UF/IFAS, Yunpeng Liu


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