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The invasion of dreissenid mussels into Lake Simcoe and their effect on benthic invertebrates
(2021)
The establishment of dreissenid mussels (zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha
and the quagga mussel Dreissena rostriformis bugensis) in Lake Simcoe in 1997 and
2008, respectively, in Lake Simcoe has drastically altered ...
Invasive plant cover and density following emerald ash borer-induced mortality in southern Ontario forests
(2022)
The emerald ash borer has caused widespread ash mortality in eastern North
American forests, where forest managers are also facing challenges due to invasions of
undesirable exotic plant species. This study aims to explore ...
Invasive spiny water flea (Bythotrephes cederströmii) and their impacts on young-of-year walleye (Sander vitreus) growth
(2022)
Invasive species are a major threat to aquatic ecosystems, costing an estimated $3.6
billion in impacts across Ontario. In particular, the predatory cladoceran Bythotrephes
cederströmii (Bythotrephes hereafter) has had ...
Exploring the effect of predator experience on Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens) behaviour and predator recognition
(2020)
Recreational and commercial fisheries are important resources that can be
vulnerable to disruption by invasive species, particularly the introduction of top predators
into water systems that have not previously supported ...
The invasion of garlic mustard in North America and control measures
(2022)
The purpose of this report is to investigate the impact of garlic mustard invasion on
forest and control measures. Invasive species often cause harm to local ecosystems.
Garlic mustard is an invasive herb native to Europe ...