East Indian Hygrophila: Hygrophila polysperma (Roxb.) T. Anderson by Lyn A. Gettys, Stephen F. Enloe

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Classroom Takeover! by Charles Jacoby, Nanette Holland, Debbi Berger

“…This 62-page activity with supporting materials illustrates characteristics that allow invasive species to spread and impacts that invasive species may cause. …”
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Ecological Risk Assessment for Invasive Wildlife in Florida by Venetia Briggs-Gonzalez, Kyle Allen, Rebecca G. Harvey, Frank J. Mazzotti

“…Preventing the introduction of invasive species is the most effective way to protect native biodiversity and ecosystem integrity. …”
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How Many Are REALLY Out There!?!? by Charles Jacoby, Nanette Holland, Debbi Berger

“…This 9-page activity promotes an understanding of the distribution of invasive species. …”
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By Land, By Sea, By Air by Charles Jacoby, Nanette Holland, Debbi Berger

“…This 62-page activity with supporting materials illustrates the variety of ways that invasive species can be introduced. …”
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Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: Bobcat by Samantha Baraoidan, Raoul K. Boughton

“…The Wildlife of Florida Factsheet series was created to provide the public with a quick accurate introduction to Florida’s wildlife, including both native and invasive species. We hope these factsheets inspire people to investigate wildlife in their own backyard and communities and understand the amazing biodiversity of wildlife in the state of Florida.  …”
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Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: Burrowing Owl by Julie Burford, Raoul Keith Boughton

“…The Wildlife of Florida Factsheet series was created to provide the public with a quick accurate introduction to Florida’s wildlife, including both native and invasive species. We hope these factsheets inspire people to investigate wildlife in their own backyard and communities and understand the amazing biodiversity of wildlife in the state of Florida.   …”
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Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: White-tailed Deer by Connor Crank, Bethany Rose Wight, Raoul K. Boughton

“…The Wildlife of Florida Factsheet series was created to provide the public with a quick accurate introduction to Florida’s wildlife, including both native and invasive species. We hope these factsheets inspire people to investigate wildlife in their own backyard and communities and understand the amazing biodiversity of wildlife in the state of Florida. …”
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Ayude a proteger áreas naturales de Florida contra la invasión de plantas exóticas by Kenneth A. Langeland

“…It describes the problem of weeds in natural areas, federal and state laws regulating plants, official lists of non-native invasive species. It encourages Florida residents to learn to identify invasive plants and to remove them from their property. …”
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Invasive plant and honeybee alter native plant-pollinator network structure in dry forest by RODRIGO F. R. CARMO, CÁSSIO H. CARVALHO, REGINALDO A.F. GUSMÃO, LUCAS F.C.S. ALENCAR, JEFERSON VIZENTIN-BUGONI, GABRIEL X. BOLDORINI, GABRIELA A. GALVÃO, JOYCE C.B. BRITO, THIAGO GONÇALVES-SOUZA

“…Abstract Invasive species pose a critical threat to ecosystems, with far-reaching consequences. …”
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Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: Northern Crested Caracara by Elizabeth Rose, Raoul Keith Boughton

“… The Wildlife of Florida Factsheet series was created to provide the public with a quick and accurate introduction to Florida’s wildlife, including both native and invasive species. Authors Elizabeth Rose and Raoul Boughton hope this 2-page fact sheet published by the UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation will inspire people to learn more about the northern crested caracara and understand the amazing biodiversity of wildlife in general in the state of Florida and in their own backyards and communities. …”
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Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: Northern Bobwhite Quail by Tyler Buckley, Raoul K. Boughton

“… The Wildlife of Florida Factsheet series was created to provide the public with a quick and accurate introduction to Florida’s wildlife, including both native and invasive species. Authors Tyler Buckley and Raoul Boughton hope this 2-page fact sheet published by the UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation will inspire people to learn more about the northern bobwhite quail and understand the amazing biodiversity of wildlife in general in the state of Florida and in their own backyards and communities. …”
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Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: Nine-banded Armadillo by Simon Fitzwilliam, Raoul K. Boughton

“…The Wildlife of Florida Factsheet series was created to provide the public with a quick, accurate introduction to Florida’s wildlife, including both native and invasive species. Authors Simon Fitzwilliam and Raoul Boughton hope this 2-page quick guide and others in the series published by the UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation will inspire readers to investigate wildlife in their own backyards and communities and understand the amazing biodiversity of wildlife in the state of Florida. …”
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Natural Area Weeds: Skunkvine (Paederia foetida) by Kenneth A. Langeland, R. K. Stocker, D. M. Brazis

“…It has been included on the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council List of Invasive Species as a Category I, defined as “species that are invading and disrupting native plant communities in Florida.” …”
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Floridians’ Perceptions of Endangered Species by Mary Hannah Miller, Nicole M. W. Dodds, Alexa J. Lamm

“… In July 2014, the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center) initiated a study to explore the attitudes, perceptions, opinions, and knowledge of Floridians on endangered and invasive species. The majority of respondents to the survey have favorable views of endangered species but few consider themselves knowledgeable on the issue. …”
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Cactus Moth, Cactoblastis cactorum (Berg) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) by Dale H. Habeck, F. D. Bennett, Christine Miller

“…Since its arrival in the Florida Keys in 1989, this invasive species has become a serious threat to the diversity and abundance of Opuntia cactus in North America. …”
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Casuarina equisetifolia, Australian Pine by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Robert J. Northrop

“…Today it is considered a category I invasive species in Florida, and the Division of Plant Industry strictly prohibits possessing, transporting, and cultivating this species. …”
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Invasive Insects (Adventive Pest Insects) in Florida by J. Howard Frank, Michael C. Thomas

“… The term 'invasive species' is defined as 'non-native species which threaten ecosystems, habitats, or species' by the European Environment Agency (2004). …”
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Spotted Wing Drosophila: Pest Management Recommendations for Southeastern Blueberries by Oscar E. Liburd, Lindsy E. Iglesias

“…The spotted wing drosophila is a recently discovered invasive species native to parts of East Asia. It was first detected in the continental United States in California in 2008 and in Hillsborough County, Florida in 2009. …”
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Asian longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis Neumann (Arachnida: Acari: Ixodidae) by Yuexun Tian, Phillip E Kaufman

“…This tick has been categorized as an invasive species in Australia, New Zealand, and several Pacific Islands. …”
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