NeoBiota
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Open-access, peer-reviewed journal for research on biological invasions.
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Website: https://neobiota.pensoft.net/
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Website: https://neobiota.pensoft.net/
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· Jul 16
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A new workflow using @inaturalist.bsky.social data enables up-to-date, curated inventories of non-native plants in South African cities, demonstrating community science's potential to guide biodiversity monitoring and invasion management.
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Deriving inventories of non-native plant species from iNaturalist: Insights from urban centres of the Western Cape, South Africa
Accurate, up-to-date inventories of non-native species are important to document and improve our understanding of biological invasions globally and inform management decisions. Traditional methods for...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
A new workflow using @inaturalist.bsky.social data enables up-to-date, curated inventories of non-native plants in South African cities, demonstrating community science's potential to guide biodiversity monitoring and invasion management.
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We're at #EntSoc25 in Portland, Oregon, where NeoBiota author Dr Claire Rutledge stopped by our booth (715) to say hello!
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November 11, 2025 at 7:16 AM
We're at #EntSoc25 in Portland, Oregon, where NeoBiota author Dr Claire Rutledge stopped by our booth (715) to say hello!
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Climate niche analysis predicts 2,554 potential new alien vascular plant species could invade the Arctic, emphasising urgent need for biosecurity and monitoring under climate change.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Climate niche analysis predicts 2,554 potential new alien vascular plant species could invade the Arctic, emphasising urgent need for biosecurity and monitoring under climate change.
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A survey in Brazil's Federal District shows that education and age boost awareness of the invasive giant African snail, but knowledge alone doesn't spark action.
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Perceptions and awareness of invasive species in the Brazilian Federal District: implications for controlling the giant African snail (Lissachatina fulica)
The giant African snail (Lissachatina fulica) is among the world’s most damaging invasive species, threatening biodiversity, agriculture, and public health. Effective management requires understanding...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:29 AM
A survey in Brazil's Federal District shows that education and age boost awareness of the invasive giant African snail, but knowledge alone doesn't spark action.
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Come to the Pensoft stand at the Kliments' Days 2025 in Sofia, Bulgaria! Our Marketing and Sales manager @maria-kolesnikova.bsky.social is there to welcome you and tell you all about our open-access journals in biodiversity sciences!
November 6, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Come to the Pensoft stand at the Kliments' Days 2025 in Sofia, Bulgaria! Our Marketing and Sales manager @maria-kolesnikova.bsky.social is there to welcome you and tell you all about our open-access journals in biodiversity sciences!
Global species distribution models and dispersal simulations predict the invasive spotted lanternfly’s expanding range, highlighting urgent management needs to protect viticulture and agriculture, especially in Europe and North America.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Global species distribution models and dispersal simulations predict the invasive spotted lanternfly’s expanding range, highlighting urgent management needs to protect viticulture and agriculture, especially in Europe and North America.
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Advanced molecular techniques identified several invasive invertebrate species associated with the discarded oyster shells, which act as a substrate for colonisation and potential vectors for biological invasions.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Advanced molecular techniques identified several invasive invertebrate species associated with the discarded oyster shells, which act as a substrate for colonisation and potential vectors for biological invasions.
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This article from @theguardian.com on the invasion of 𝑆𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑥 𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑛𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑓𝑎𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑠 on the Galápagos archipelago features research published in @neobiota.pensoft.net exploring the frog's predators and prey.
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Galápagos had no native amphibians. Then it was invaded by hundreds of thousands of frogs
Scientists are only beginning to grasp the scale of the issue and understand what impact the tree frogs may have on the islands’ rare wildlife
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November 5, 2025 at 9:24 AM
This article from @theguardian.com on the invasion of 𝑆𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑥 𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑛𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑓𝑎𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑠 on the Galápagos archipelago features research published in @neobiota.pensoft.net exploring the frog's predators and prey.
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"Invasive rodents are hard to count, so I used hierarchical statistical models to estimate numbers directly from removal data. This provides a tool for on-the-ground management, with examples on coypus in France and muskrats in the Netherlands." - @oaggimenez.bsky.social
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November 5, 2025 at 7:48 AM
"Invasive rodents are hard to count, so I used hierarchical statistical models to estimate numbers directly from removal data. This provides a tool for on-the-ground management, with examples on coypus in France and muskrats in the Netherlands." - @oaggimenez.bsky.social
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Last of the first half in Plant Microbiome Chemistry is Joana Jesus who studies the microbial component of invasive species ecology #PMS2025 check out the publication 👇
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Unraveling the microbiome dynamics of the invasive Acacia longifolia: a closer look at seeds and nodules
Acacia longifolia, a species native to Australia, is an aggressive invasive in Mediterranean-type ecosystems worldwide. Its success in diverse habitats, expanding from coastal dunes to forests, is oft...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Last of the first half in Plant Microbiome Chemistry is Joana Jesus who studies the microbial component of invasive species ecology #PMS2025 check out the publication 👇
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We had a fantastic time at the #IUCNCongress in Abu Dhabi! Read all about the event and Pensoft's involvement in our latest blog post: blog.pensoft.net/2025/11/04/p...
Pensoft showcases open science and restoration innovation at the IUCN World Conservation Congress
Pensoft joined thousands of global conservationists, policymakers, and researchers in Abu Dhabi for the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
We had a fantastic time at the #IUCNCongress in Abu Dhabi! Read all about the event and Pensoft's involvement in our latest blog post: blog.pensoft.net/2025/11/04/p...
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Pleased that Jason Pither and I had our paper published in NeoBiota’s 100th issue and highlighted in their blog post celebrating this milestone in invasion science! 🎉🎉
After more than fourteen years of advancing research on biological invasions, we have published our 100th issue! 🌎
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Advancing invasion science: NeoBiota publishes its 100th issue
The open-access journal NeoBiota has published its milestone 100th issue, celebrating more than fourteen years of advancing research in invasion science.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Pleased that Jason Pither and I had our paper published in NeoBiota’s 100th issue and highlighted in their blog post celebrating this milestone in invasion science! 🎉🎉
The Brazilian Biological Invasion Platform celebrates six years of compiling and sharing georeferenced records for over 300 non-native marine species, advancing science, management, and public engagement for biodiversity conservation in Brazil.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:04 AM
The Brazilian Biological Invasion Platform celebrates six years of compiling and sharing georeferenced records for over 300 non-native marine species, advancing science, management, and public engagement for biodiversity conservation in Brazil.
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First records of 𝐻𝑎𝑙𝑦𝑜𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑝ℎ𝑎 ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑦𝑠 egg parasitoids in Hungary reveal native and exotic species, including Trissolcus japonicus, offering new insights for biological control of this invasive pest in Europe.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
First records of 𝐻𝑎𝑙𝑦𝑜𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑝ℎ𝑎 ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑦𝑠 egg parasitoids in Hungary reveal native and exotic species, including Trissolcus japonicus, offering new insights for biological control of this invasive pest in Europe.
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Belgium has seen a surge in introduced non-indigenous species in its marine and brackish waters since the 90s, revealing major gaps in monitoring and data alignment despite EU policy, and highlighting the urgent need for better-coordinated management and data integration.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Belgium has seen a surge in introduced non-indigenous species in its marine and brackish waters since the 90s, revealing major gaps in monitoring and data alignment despite EU policy, and highlighting the urgent need for better-coordinated management and data integration.
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The latest study in our journal assesses the threat status and implementation of the IUCN's One Plan Approach to conservation for the birds of Vietnam.
Read all about it on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/10/31/a...
Read all about it on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/10/31/a...
Eyes to the skies: assessing the threat status of Vietnam’s bird species
A new study published in Nature Conservation assesses the threat status of bird species from Vietnam, underscoring the country’s critical conservation needs.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:27 PM
The latest study in our journal assesses the threat status and implementation of the IUCN's One Plan Approach to conservation for the birds of Vietnam.
Read all about it on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/10/31/a...
Read all about it on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/10/31/a...
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Temporal genomics unravels demographic and selective invasion dynamics of Drosophila suzukii at a European range edge.
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Temporal genomics unravels demographic and selective invasion dynamics of Drosophila suzukii at a European range edge
Drosophila suzukii is a globally invasive fruit fly that causes significant economic impacts on soft-skinned fruit crops. While its invasion history has been studied on a global scale, regional-scale ...
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October 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Temporal genomics unravels demographic and selective invasion dynamics of Drosophila suzukii at a European range edge.
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Field surveys in Hungary reveal that the invasive mosquito 𝐴𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑏𝑜𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑠 frequently coexists with diverse native species due to shared environmental preferences. Ecological filtering, more than direct competition, shapes mosquito community structure.
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The co-existence patterns between native and an invasive mosquito species in Hungary based on a field survey
Biological invasions by non-native mosquito species pose significant global economic and public health threats due to their high vector competence. Still, their ecological relationships with the nativ...
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October 30, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Field surveys in Hungary reveal that the invasive mosquito 𝐴𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑏𝑜𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑠 frequently coexists with diverse native species due to shared environmental preferences. Ecological filtering, more than direct competition, shapes mosquito community structure.
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There are marked differences in host utilisation patterns between the invasive mussel Sinanodonta woodiana and native European unionid species, this study found.
#biologicalinvasions #mussels #parasites @czechacademy.bsky.social
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#biologicalinvasions #mussels #parasites @czechacademy.bsky.social
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Distribution of parasitic larvae of non-native Sinanodonta woodiana on fish hosts across an invasion gradient
The Chinese pond mussel (Sinanodonta woodiana) is a highly invasive freshwater bivalve, recognised for its broad host range and ecological plasticity. Its obligate parasitic larvae (glochidia) must at...
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October 29, 2025 at 10:35 AM
There are marked differences in host utilisation patterns between the invasive mussel Sinanodonta woodiana and native European unionid species, this study found.
#biologicalinvasions #mussels #parasites @czechacademy.bsky.social
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#biologicalinvasions #mussels #parasites @czechacademy.bsky.social
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The release of tCRISPR mice could serve as a pre-emptive tool against mouse plagues in Australia, this study found.
@sahmri.bsky.social #biocontrol #invasivespecies #mice
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@sahmri.bsky.social #biocontrol #invasivespecies #mice
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Evaluating the potential of a new murine gene drive for pre-emptive mouse plague control
Rodent outbreaks have significant ecological, agricultural and economic impacts around the world. Although they can occur with increasing frequency in some parts of the world, current management pract...
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October 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The release of tCRISPR mice could serve as a pre-emptive tool against mouse plagues in Australia, this study found.
@sahmri.bsky.social #biocontrol #invasivespecies #mice
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@sahmri.bsky.social #biocontrol #invasivespecies #mice
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An assessment of the invasion risk posed by the non-native round goby Neogobius melanostomus to ecologically vulnerable native European fish species.
#biologicalinvasions #climatechange #modelling
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#biologicalinvasions #climatechange #modelling
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Climate-driven invasion risk and ecological niche overlap between non-native round goby and native European fishes
Biological invasions and climate change are two of the most prominent drivers of freshwater biodiversity loss. In this study, we assessed the climate-driven invasion risk and ecological niche overlap ...
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October 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
An assessment of the invasion risk posed by the non-native round goby Neogobius melanostomus to ecologically vulnerable native European fish species.
#biologicalinvasions #climatechange #modelling
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#biologicalinvasions #climatechange #modelling
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Drones equipped with thermal cameras are an effective tool for assessing the relative density of invasive Javan deer in the challenging landscapes of New Caledonia.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Drones equipped with thermal cameras are an effective tool for assessing the relative density of invasive Javan deer in the challenging landscapes of New Caledonia.
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Environmental DNA sampling combined with droplet digital PCR enables non-invasive, sensitive detection of the invasive parasite 𝐹𝑎𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑛𝑎 and its snail host 𝐺𝑎𝑙𝑏𝑎 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑙𝑎 in Italian wetlands.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Environmental DNA sampling combined with droplet digital PCR enables non-invasive, sensitive detection of the invasive parasite 𝐹𝑎𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑛𝑎 and its snail host 𝐺𝑎𝑙𝑏𝑎 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑙𝑎 in Italian wetlands.
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#LivingData2025, here we come! Lots of discussions on #invasivespecies at this huge forum so if you're interested in publishing your research outputs in an #openaccess journal with solid metrics and competitive APCs, talk to or representatives at the @pensoft.net stand!
October 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM
#LivingData2025, here we come! Lots of discussions on #invasivespecies at this huge forum so if you're interested in publishing your research outputs in an #openaccess journal with solid metrics and competitive APCs, talk to or representatives at the @pensoft.net stand!