Alien & invasive animals a south african perspective.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Cape Town Struik 2011Description: 240 p. illContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781770078239
Subject(s):
Contents:
Introduction -- Alien and invasive animals defined -- Historical perspective -- A South African perspective -- Costs and consequences -- South Africa as an exporter of problem animals -- Prevention and control -- How to use this book.
Summary: "Some 300 of the most important invasive animals in South Africa are described in terms of their history of invasion, identification and biology, distribution, known ecological and economic impacts, and control measures. ... Alien animals from freshwater, terrestrial and marine habitats are covered. A more comprehensive listing of alien animals in South Africa is also provided in the Appendix."--Back cover.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
book Library of Entomology 122.008 Z/E Available 8368517-10

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Alien and invasive animals defined -- Historical perspective -- A South African perspective -- Costs and consequences -- South Africa as an exporter of problem animals -- Prevention and control -- How to use this book.

"Some 300 of the most important invasive animals in South Africa are described in terms of their history of invasion, identification and biology, distribution, known ecological and economic impacts, and control measures. ... Alien animals from freshwater, terrestrial and marine habitats are covered. A more comprehensive listing of alien animals in South Africa is also provided in the Appendix."--Back cover.