A5039949357- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
Universidad de Sevilla
2017-2023
Universidad de Murcia
2023
As the number of introduced species keeps increasing unabatedly, identifying and prioritising current potential Invasive Alien Species (IAS) has become essential to manage them. Horizon Scanning (HS), defined as an exploration threats, is considered a fundamental component IAS management. By combining scientific knowledge on taxa with expert opinion, we identified most relevant aquatic in Iberian Peninsula, i.e., those greatest geographic extent (or probability introduction), severe...
Freshwater systems are particularly susceptible to non-native organisms, owing their high sensitivity the impacts that caused by these organisms. Species distribution models, which based on both environmental and socio-economic variables, facilitate identification of most vulnerable areas for spread species. We used MaxEnt predict potential 20 aquatic macrophytes in Iberian Peninsula. Some selected such as temperature seasonality precipitation driest quarter, highlight importance climate...
In order to prevent future biological invasions, it is crucial know non-native species distributions. We evaluated the potential global distribution of Azolla filiculoides, a free-floating macrophyte native Americas by using models and niche equivalency tests analyze degree overlap between invaded ranges species. The were projected under two emission scenarios, three circulation time periods. Our results indicate possible shift species, indicating that A. filiculoides can adapt novel...
Predicting the likelihood that non-native species will be introduced into new areas remains one of conservation's greatest challenges and, consequently, it is necessary to adopt adequate management measures mitigate effects future biological invasions. At present, not much information available on in which aquatic plant could establish themselves Iberian Peninsula. Species distribution models were used predict potential invasion risk (1) already established peninsula (32 species) and (2)...
Aquatic ecosystems are particularly vulnerable to the introduction of non-indigenous species (NIS), leading multi-faceted ecological, economic and health impacts worldwide. The Iberian Peninsula comprises an exceptionally biodiverse Mediterranean region with a high number threatened endemic aquatic species, most them strongly impacted by biological invasions. Following structured approach that combines systematic review available information expert opinion, we provide comprehensive updated...
Abstract Identifying priority conservation areas is essential for minimizing the loss of biodiversity. Aquatic plants are particular interest because their contribution to biodiversity poorly understood and they play a central role in aquatic inland ecosystems. This study thus aimed identify on Iberian Peninsula that contain most plant species. It also explored effectiveness Natura 2000 network conserving plants. To describe macroecological patterns richness, species distribution models...