Standardised terminology in science is important for clarity of interpretation and
communication. In invasion science–a dynamic and rapidly evolving discipline–the …

How scientists communicate can influence public viewpoints on invasive species. In the
scientific literature, some invasion biologists adopt neutral language, while others use more …

Message frames are often used to communicate about invasive species due to the
additional meaning they provide. They appear in calls to action like “join the battle against …

Biological invasions represent an important and unique case of ecological transformation
that can strongly influence species and entire ecosystems. Challenges in managing …

Warming winters due to climate change can facilitate the range expansion of invasive non-
native species. In the southeastern United States, the frequency and intensity of extreme …

Anthropogenic litter is considered a potential vector for the dispersal of non-indigenous
species (NIS) in marine ecosystems. Using the bay of Gijon (Southwestern Bay of Biscay) as …

The ornamental horticulture industry has long been significant in its vast economic
contributions to the US agricultural sector, with Florida ranking second in nursery and …

Highlights•Invasive social wasps are ecologically damaging and increasingly recognized for
predation of bees.•Topics of research studies appear to parallel stage of …

Ecological communities are increasingly subject to natural and human‐induced additions of
species, as species shift their ranges under climate change, are introduced for conservation …

Biological invasions pose a growing threat to ecosystems, biodiversity, and socio-economic
interests. In the European Union, the introduction of non-native species through trade …