The Ecological Society of America will host three symposia on topics such as the impact of urbanization on water quality and animal life, the effects of non-native species invasions, and research into sustainable land-use practices. The symposia aim to explore options for managing invasive species and promoting sustainable urban systems.
A new study reveals Argentine ants' success mechanisms, including numerical advantage and lack of natural enemies. The ants' unique colony structure and ability to form large supercolonies enable them to dominate native ant populations.
A study by University of Chicago paleontologist David Jablonski reveals that recoveries from mass extinctions differ significantly across geographical regions. He found varying ratios of surviving local species to foreign invaders and unique patterns of diversification, challenging previous assumptions about extinction intensity.