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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