Origin and establishment of the introduced Cuban Blue Anole, Anolis allisoni, in Florida

In the state of Florida, USA, lizards of the genus Anolis are well represented with at least nine established non-native species and a single native species, A. carolinensis. The most recently introduced species is A. allisoni, a close relative to both the native A. carolinensis and one of the introduced species (A. porcatus). Anolis allisoni is thought to have been present in two locations in Florida since at least 2013 based on photographic evidence. Here, we analyzed mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequences from these three closely related Anolis species to infer the most likely region of origin in the native range and confirm the establishment of the recent invader in Tampa, Florida. We found a single haplotype belonging to A. allisoni, which was closely related to native sequences from east-central Cuba. The most likely geographic origin is a tourist destination in the province of Sancti Spiritus, suggesting the potential for human-mediated introduction of A. allisoni to Florida. Given the evidence of hybridization within the carolinensis subgroup, the presence and establishment of the phylogenetically related and ecomorphologically similar A. allisoni may create novel opportunities for interspecific genetic exchange.

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Origin and establishment of the introduced Cuban Blue Anole, Anolis allisoni, in Florida

Caribbean Herpetology ◽

10.31611/78 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Dolores G. Morris ◽

Kathleen Morris ◽

Christopher J. Thawley ◽

Jason J. Kolbe ◽

Sozos N. Michaelides

Keyword(s):

Introduced Species ◽

Native Species ◽

Geographic Origin ◽

Close Relative ◽

Native Range ◽

Region Of Origin ◽

Mtdna Sequences ◽

Tourist Destination ◽

East Central ◽

Photographic Evidence

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Consequences of Multispecies Introductions on Island Ecosystems

Annual Review of Ecology Evolution and Systematics ◽

10.1146/annurev-ecolsys-110218-024942 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 50 (1) ◽

pp. 169-190 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

James C. Russell ◽

Christopher N. Kaiser-Bunbury

Keyword(s):

Introduced Species ◽

Native Species ◽

Single Species ◽

Evolutionary Relationships ◽

Native Range ◽

Top Down ◽

Island Ecosystems ◽

Bottom Up ◽

Species Introductions ◽

Resource Limited

The rate of non-native species introductions continues to increase, with directionality from continents to islands. It is no longer single species but entire networks of coevolved and newly interacting continental species that are establishing on islands. The consequences of multispecies introductions on the population dynamics and interactions of native and introduced species will depend on the form of trophic limitation on island ecosystems. Freed from biotic constraints in their native range, species introduced to islands no longer experience top-down limitation, instead becoming limited by and disrupting bottom-up processes that dominate on resource-limited islands. This framing of the ecological and evolutionary relationships among introduced species with one another and their ecosystem has important consequences for conservation. Whereas on continents the focus of conservation is on restoring native apex species and top-down limitation, on islands the focus must instead be on removing introduced animal and plant species to restore bottom-up limitation.

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Diet composition of the invasive red-whiskered bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus in Mauritius

Journal of Tropical Ecology ◽

10.1017/s0266467409990617 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 26 (3) ◽

pp. 347-350 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Jannie Fries Linnebjerg ◽

Dennis M. Hansen ◽

Nancy Bunbury ◽

Jens M. Olesen

Keyword(s):

Invasive Species ◽

Introduced Species ◽

Native Species ◽

Diet Composition ◽

Ecological Perspective ◽

Positive Interactions ◽

Invasional Meltdown ◽

Ecological Processes ◽

Successful Establishment ◽

The Impact

Disruption of ecosystems is one of the biggest threats posed by invasive species (Mack et al. 2000). Thus, one of the most important challenges is to understand the impact of exotic species on native species and habitats (e.g. Jones 2008). The probability that entire ‘invasive communities’ will develop increases as more species establish in new areas (Bourgeois et al. 2005). For example, introduced species may act in concert, facilitating one another's invasion, and increasing the likelihood of successful establishment, spread and impact. Simberloff & Von Holle (1999) introduced the term ‘invasional meltdown’ for this process, which has received widespread attention since (e.g. O'Dowd 2003, Richardson et al. 2000, Simberloff 2006). Positive interactions among introduced species are relatively common, but few have been studied in detail (Traveset & Richardson 2006). Examples include introduced insects and birds that pollinate and disperse exotic plants, thereby facilitating the spread of these species into non-invaded habitats (Goulson 2003, Mandon-Dalger et al. 2004, Simberloff & Von Holle 1999). From a more general ecological perspective, the study of interactions involving introduced and invasive species can contribute to our knowledge of ecological processes – for example, community assembly and indirect interactions.

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An eco-evolutionary rationale to distinguish alien and native status: why the dingo is a native species on mainland Australia

Australian Zoologist ◽

10.7882/az.2021.039 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 41 (3) ◽

pp. 358-366

Author(s):

Peter B. Banks

Keyword(s):

Alien Species ◽

Introduced Species ◽

Native Species ◽

Genetic Basis ◽

Evolutionary Approach ◽

Range Transport ◽

The Status ◽

Local Species ◽

Natural Range ◽

Native Status

Distinguishing between whether a species is alien or native can be problematic, especially for introduced species that are long-established in new areas outside of their natural range. Transport by humans is the criterion for alien status used by many definitions, whereas arbitrary time since arrival to a location is often used to define native status. Here I propose an eco-evolutionary approach to distinguish between alien and native status and use this to resolve uncertainty in the status of the dingo in Australia. Dingoes were transported to mainland Australia by humans, but more than 4000 years ago, and dingoes now interbreed with feral domestic dogs. Legally, this mix of events has the dingo classified as native in some jurisdictions and alien in others. I suggest that native status for introduced species should be based on (1) whether the species has evolved in their new environment; (2) whether local species recognise and respond to them as they do towards deep endemic native species, and; (3) whether their impacts benchmark against those of a native species or are exaggerated like those of other alien species. Dingoes are behaviourally, reproductively and morphologically different to close ancestors from south-east Asia, and this difference has a genetic basis indicative of evolution in Australia. There is abundant evidence that native prey species on mainland Australia recognise and respond to them as a dangerous predator, which they are. But there is strong evidence that dingo impacts on prey are not exaggerated, with effect sizes from mensurative experiments similar to those of experiments on native predators rather than alien predators. These three lines of evidence suggest dingoes should be considered native to mainland Australia. I suggest this eco-evolutionary approach to defining native status can be helpful in resolving the often-heated debates about when an alien species becomes native.

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Taxonomic synopsis and analytical key for the genera of Solanaceae from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Acta Botanica Brasilica ◽

10.1590/s0102-33062011000200011 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

pp. 346-362

Author(s):

Edson Luís de Carvalho Soares ◽

Márcia Vignoli-Silva ◽

Lilian Auler Mentz

Keyword(s):

Introduced Species ◽

Native Species ◽

Rio Grande ◽

Identification Key ◽

Rio Grande Do Sul ◽

Number Of Species

This work consists of a taxonomic synopsis of the genera of Solanaceae in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. Solanaceae is represented by 28 genera in this state: Acnistus Schott, Athenaea Sendtn., Aureliana Sendtn., Bouchetia Dunal, Browalia L., Brugmansia Pers., Brunfelsia L., Calibrachoa La Llave & Lex., Capsicum L., Cestrum L., Datura L., Dyssochroma Miers, Grabowskia Schltdl., Jaborosa Juss., Lycianthes (Dunal) Hassl., Melananthus Walp., Nicandra Adans., Nicotiana L., Nierembergia Ruiz & Pav., Petunia Juss., Physalis L., Salpichroa Miers, Schwenckia L., Sessea Ruiz & Pav., Solandra Sw., Solanum L. (including Cyphomandra Sendtn. and Lycopersicon Mill.), Streptosolen Miers and Vassobia Rusby. Of these, 23 consist of native species , while five are represented exclusively by introduced species. The total number of species is 149, of which 118 are native and 31 are introduced (adventitious or cultivated). An identification key for genera, and also comments on the most relevant taxonomic characters of each one are presented, plus comments on the species that occur in Rio Grande do Sul state.

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What’s for Dinner? Assessing the Value of an Edible Invasive Species and Outreach Actions to Promote Its Consumption

10.21203/rs.3.rs-200905/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Inês Cerveira ◽

Vânia Baptista ◽

Maria Alexandra Teodósio ◽

Pedro Morais

Keyword(s):

Invasive Species ◽

Native Species ◽

Aquatic Invasive Species ◽

Native Range ◽

Invasive Fish ◽

Press Releases ◽

Cynoscion Regalis ◽

The Public ◽

Native Resources ◽

A New Species

Abstract Promoting the consumption of edible aquatic invasive species has gained popularity to minimize its impacts while easing pressure on native resources. Weakfish Cynoscion regalis (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) is one of the most recent invasive fish species in the Iberian Peninsula (Europe) which once sustained an important fishery in the native range (Northwest Atlantic Ocean). Portugal ranks third in the list of the world’s top fish consumers, so promoting a weakfish fishery could at least help minimize the impacts upon native species, since weakfish have innate traits that are likely appreciated by Portuguese fish consumers. However, introducing a new species to consumers is challenging owing to consumers’ habits and unfamiliarity with the species. So, we aimed to (i) evaluate the acceptance of weakfish by a panel of Portuguese fish consumers and (ii) create outreach actions – partnerships with local Chefs and press releases – to explain to a broader public what invasive species are and promote the consumption of edible aquatic invasive species. The survey that we conducted to Portuguese fish consumers showed that weakfish has great chances of being well accepted by the public – 90% of consumers would buy weakfish because they appreciated its appearance, flavour, and texture, besides being a wild fish. The outreach actions reached a few million people because 46 online articles were published, and three news pieces broadcasted on national television. Overall, our strategy greatly increased the public’s awareness about invasive species, which can be replicated elsewhere in the world.

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Features of the water regime of aboriginal and introduced species of the genus Iris L. in the Southern Ural

Agrarian Bulletin of the ◽

10.32417/1997-4868-2021-210-07-2-15 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 210 (07) ◽

pp. 2-15

Author(s):

Liliya Beksheneva ◽

Antonina Reut

Keyword(s):

Introduced Species ◽

Water Scarcity ◽

Native Species ◽

Water Regime ◽

Meteorological Factors ◽

Botanical Garden ◽

Mode I ◽

Native Flora ◽

Rare And Endangered Species ◽

Rare And Endangered

Abstract. The article presents the results of an experimental assessment of the peculiarities of the water regime of 9 species of the genus Iris L. growing in the South-Ural Botanical Garden-Institute UFRC RAS (I. sibirica L., I. pseudacorus L. ‒ species of native flora, I. aphylla L., I. biglumis Vahl., I. lacteal Pall., I. orientalis Mill., I. ruthenica Ker-Gawl., I. setosa Pall., I. spuria L. ‒ introduced species). The purpose is a comparative evaluation of the main parameters of the water regime within the generic complex and depending on the detection of meteorological factors in different phenological periods. Methods. Studies were performed in growing periods 2019–2020’s physiological using conventional techniques (artificial saturation method and wilting). Made a detailed analysis of daily and seasonal dynamics of the water regime of the three parameters: the total water content, water-holding capacity, water scarcity. Typical forest species Convallaria majalis L. was investigated for a comparative analysis of water regime indicators. Results. The similarities and differences in the peculiarities of the water regime were established between the studied species, the dependence of the indicators on meteorological conditions was revealed. According to the type of water regime cultivars were divided into four groups: a flexible water-quiet mode ‒ I. pseudacorus, flexible water-tight mode ‒ I. sibirica, I. ruthenica, stably-calm water mode ‒ I. aphylla, I. biglumis, I. setosa, stably-tight water mode ‒ I. spuria, I. lactea, I. orientalis. Among the studied parameters of water scarcity was the most dependent on meteorological factors. Scientific novelty. The study helps to identify ecological and physiological adaptations of exotic species in comparison with the native species that could become the basis for assessing the prospects of growing in the culture and conservation of rare and endangered species.

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Using blends of cerambycid beetle pheromones and host plant volatiles to simultaneously attract a diversity of cerambycid species

Canadian Journal of Forest Research ◽

10.1139/x2012-062 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 42 (6) ◽

pp. 1050-1059 ◽

Cited By ~ 62

Author(s):

Lawrence M. Hanks ◽

Jocelyn G. Millar ◽

Judith A. Mongold-Diers ◽

Joseph C.H. Wong ◽

Linnea R. Meier ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Host Plant ◽

Native Species ◽

Plant Volatiles ◽

Strong Inhibition ◽

Host Plant Volatiles ◽

East Central ◽

Pheromone Components ◽

Cerambycid Beetles ◽

Multiple Species ◽

Central Illinois

We evaluated the attraction of native species of cerambycid beetles to blends of cerambycid pheromones and the host plant volatiles ethanol and α-pinene to determine whether such blends could be effective lures for detecting and monitoring multiple species. The complete six-component blend of pheromones included racemic 3-hydroxy-2-hexanone, 2,3-hexanediol isomers, (E)-6,10-dimethyl-5,9-undecadien-2-ol and the corresponding acetate, 2-(undecyloxy)-ethanol, and racemic 2-methyl-1-butanol. Bioassays in east-central Illinois captured 3070 cerambycid beetles of 10 species, including four species in the subfamily Cerambycinae ( Neoclytus acuminatus (Fabricius, 1775), Neoclytus mucronatus (Fabricius, 1775), Phymatodes lengi Joutel, 1911, and Xylotrechus colonus (Fabricius, 1775)) and six species in the subfamily Laminiae ( Aegomorphus modestus (Gyllenhal in Schoenherr, 1817), Astyleiopus variegatus (Haldeman, 1847), Astylidius parvus (LeConte, 1873), Graphisurus fasciatus (DeGeer, 1775), Lepturges angulatus (LeConte, 1852), and Monochamus carolinensis (Olivier, 1792)). Beetles were attracted to their pheromone components within the blend, with inhibition only evident in one species. Host plant volatiles synergized attraction for some species, and synergism usually was attributed to ethanol, with α-pinene enhancing attraction only for the pine specialist M. carolinensis. The optimal strategy for targeting a broad range of cerambycid species would be to bait traps with a blend of several pheromones plus ethanol and α-pinene because synergism by these plant volatiles is critical for some species, whereas strong inhibition is uncommon.

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Lepidium latifolium (perennial pepperweed).

10.1079/cpc.115209.20210104108 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sonja Stutz ◽

Hariet Hinz ◽

Chris Parker

Keyword(s):

Soil Moisture ◽

Environmental Factors ◽

Native Species ◽

Southern Europe ◽

Native Range ◽

Riparian Areas ◽

Plant Composition ◽

Salt Ions ◽

Threatened And Endangered Species ◽

Western Asia

Abstract L. latifolium is an erect, branching perennial native to southern Europe and western Asia. It was accidentally introduced into countries outside of its native range as a contaminant of seeds such as Beta vulgaris. L. latifolium exhibits a wide ecological adaptation to different environmental factors, tolerating a range of soil moisture and salinity conditions, which has allowed it to spread explosively in recent years in wetlands and riparian areas especially in the western USA. L. latifolium thrives in many lowland ecosystems and is extremely competitive, forming monospecific stands that can crowd out desirable native species and a number of threatened and endangered species. L. latifolium alters the ecosystem in which it grows, acting as a 'salt pump' which takes salt ions from deep in the soil profile and deposits them near the surface, thereby shifting plant composition and altering diversity.

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Characterization of Pyrenophora tritici-repentis in Tunisia and Comparison with a Global Pathogen Population

Plant Disease ◽

10.1094/pdis-04-21-0763-re ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Marwa Laribi ◽

Alireza Akhavan ◽

Sarrah M'Barek ◽

Amor Yahyaoui ◽

Stephen Ernest Strelkov ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Geographic Origin ◽

Tan Spot ◽

Pcr Analysis ◽

Group Method ◽

Region Of Origin ◽

Pyrenophora Tritici Repentis ◽

Pair Group ◽

Necrotrophic Effector

Pyrenophora tritici-repentis (Ptr) causes tan spot, an important foliar disease of wheat. A collection of Ptr isolates from Tunisia, located in one of the main secondary centers of diversification of durum wheat, was tested for phenotypic race classification based on virulence on a host differential set, and for the presence of the necrotrophic effector (NE) genes ToxA, ToxB , and toxb by PCR analysis. While races 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 were identified according to their virulence phenotypes, PCR testing indicated the presence of ‘atypical’ isolates that induced necrosis on the wheat differential ‘Glenlea’, but lacked the expected ToxA gene, suggesting the involvement of other NEs in the Ptr/wheat interaction. Genetic diversity and the Ptr population structure were explored further by examining 59 Tunisian isolates and 35 isolates from Algeria, Azerbaijan, Canada, Iran, and Syria using 24 simple sequence repeat markers. Average genetic diversity, overall gene flow and percentage polymorphic loci were estimated as 0.58, 2.09 and 87%, respectively. Analysis of molecular variance showed that 81% of the genetic variance occurred within populations and 19% between populations. Cluster analysis by the unweighted pair group method indicated that ToxB- isolates grouped together and were distantly related to ToxB+ isolates. Based on Nei’s analysis, the global collection clustered into two distinct groups according to their region of origin. The results suggest that both geographic origin and the host-specificity imposed by different NEs can lead to differentiation among Ptr populations.

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