First report of marine alien species in mainland Ecuador: threats of invasion in rocky shores
Cárdenas-Calle, M.
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Pérez-Correa, J.
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Martinez, P.
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Keith, I.
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Rivera, F.
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Cornejo, M.
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Torres, G.
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Villamar, F.
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Zambrano, R.
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Cárdenas, A.
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Triviño, M.
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Troccoli, L.
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Bigatti, G.
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Coronel, J.
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Mora, E.
2019
Invasive species are of significant concern, especially in mega-diverse countries, because they cause negative effects such as loss of native biodiversity, ecological alterations, disease spread, and impacts on economic development and human health.