Perspectives on an Invasion of Paradise
Rhizophora stylosa on Moorea, French Polynesia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8383858 |
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| Authors | J M B Smith (0000-0002-6644-7839, University of New England, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1996 |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 81-87 |
| Publication date | 1996-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Australian Geographical Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0004-9190 • E-ISSN: 1467-8470 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1467-8470.1996.tb00104.x |
| OpenAlex | W1995252831 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 3 |
The mangrove Rhizophora stylosa is believed to have been introduced to Moorea, French Polynesia, in about 1946, and has since spread to form dense single‐species forests in former saltmarsh and lagoon fringing shrubland. Although it is having a significant ecological impact, it is possible to see this biological invasion as being of ecological benefit. There is even some evidence to suggest it may in fact represent a reintroduction (or even survival) of a native taxon. Some general issues arising from this local example are discussed
Biology · Ecosystem · Geography · Mangrove · Rhizophora · Shrubland · Taxon · Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics · Ecology · Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies · Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
| Highly cited | No |
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