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Eastern mosquitofish resists invasion by nonindigenous poeciliids through agonistic behaviors

October 17, 2012

Florida is a hotspot for nonindigenous fishes with over 30 species established, although few of these are small-bodied species. One hypothesis for this pattern is that biotic resistance of native species is reducing the success of small-bodied, introduced fishes. The eastern mosquitofish Gambusia holbrooki is common in many freshwater habitats in Florida and although small-bodied (

Publication Year 2012
Title Eastern mosquitofish resists invasion by nonindigenous poeciliids through agonistic behaviors
DOI 10.1007/s10530-012-0176-2
Authors Kevin A. Thompson, Jeffrey E. Hill, Leo G. Nico
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Biological Invasions
Index ID 70040316
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Southeast Ecological Science Center
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