Analysis of Recent Interception Records Reveals Frequent Transport of Arboreal Ants and Potential Predictors for Ant Invasion in Taiwan

Analysis of Recent Interception Records Reveals Frequent Transport of Arboreal Ants and Potential Predictors for Ant Invasion in Taiwan

We uncovered taxonomic diversity, country of origin and commodity type of intercepted ants at Taiwanese borders based on an 8 year database of 439 interception records. We found intercepted ants arrived predominantly via timber, a pattern likely reflecting the high domestic demand for foreign timber...

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Main Authors: Ching-Chen Lee, Yi-Ming Weng, Li-Chuan Lai, Andrew V. Suarez, Wen-Jer Wu, Chung-Chi Lin, Chin-Cheng Scotty Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
commodity
exotic ant
introduction pathway
life-history trait
propagule pressure
risk assessment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/6/356

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