TY - BOOK AU - Carlson,Kit AU - Carlson,Aaron AU - Sullivan,Emily TI - The book of invasive species: 100 plants, animals, and microbes that made themselves at home SN - 1646433637 PY - 2023/// CY - Nashville, Tennessee PB - Cider Mill Press Book Publishers KW - Introduced organisms KW - Environmental aspects KW - Biological invasions KW - Ecological disturbances KW - Nonindigenous pests KW - Control KW - Biodiversity conservation KW - Nature conservation N1 - Introduction -- Animals. Invertebrates ; Fish ; Amphibians ; Reptiles ; Birds ; Mammals -- Plants -- Microorganisms. Bacteria ; Fungi ; Viruses -- Others N2 - Invasive flora and fauna adversely affect our ecosystems. Some species are introduce purposefully, but even with the best intentions it is almost impossible to predict how a foreign organism will react to a new environment. The Carlsons introduce readers to invasive animals, plants, and microorganisms found across North America: their identifying characteristics, habitats, threats they pose to their ecosystems, and how they can be managed. -- adapted from back cover ER -