Predicting spatial extent of invasive earthworms on an oceanic island
Abstract
Invasions of non‐native earthworms into previously earthworm‐free regions are a major conservation concern because they alter ecosystems and threaten biological diversity. Little information is available, however, about effects of earthworm invasions outside of temperate and boreal forests, particularly about invasions of islands. For San Clemente Island (SCI), California (USA) – an oceanic island with numerous endemic and endangered plant and vertebrate species – we assessed the spatial extent and drivers of earthworm invasion and examined relationships between earthworms and plant and soil microbial communities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Aug 15, 2016
- Source ID
- 10.1111/ddi.12472
Entities
People
- Beau Macdonald
- Gail W. T. Wilson
- Scott R. Loss
- Shishir Paudel
- Travis Longcore
Organizations
- Oklahoma State University–Stillwater
- United States Navy
- University of Southern California