Transfer of Non-indigenous Aquatic Species: a Growing Concern to Aquatic Resource Users
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Exotic Fishes and Freshwater Fish Diversity
Received on 27 July 2000 Accepted on 27 September 2000 Abstract The freshwater aquatic biodiversity is depleting alarmingly due to the introduction of exotic species and other anthropogenic activities. The indiscriminate transfer of exotic fishes has brought about a wide array of problems including extirpation of indigenous species. The exotics compete with the indigenous species for food, habi...
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تاریخ انتشار 2011