October 9, 2025NeoBiotaOpen Access

Critical review of the literature on key invasive alien freshwater plants in Europe with special focus on their impact on the invaded ecosystems

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DLDario Di LerniaRoma Tre University LPLorenzo PinzaniUniversity of Pisa SCSimona CeschinRoma Tre University

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This review reveals gaps in knowledge on invasive alien aquatic plants’ impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems, suggesting improved management is essential.

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Invasive alien aquatic plants threaten biodiversity and disrupt freshwater ecosystems.
The review identifies significant gaps in research on many invasive alien aquatic plants in Europe.
Impact mechanisms of these species range from chemical alterations to competitive interactions.
More coordinated management practices are needed for invasive species currently excluded from the Union list.

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Lernia et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e70db290569dd607ee61bf https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.102.146280

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This review reveals gaps in knowledge on invasive alien aquatic plants’ impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems, suggesting improved management is essential.

Critical review of the literature on key invasive alien freshwater plants in Europe with special focus on their impact on the invaded ecosystems

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Critical review of the literature on key invasive alien freshwater plants in Europe with special focus on their impact on the invaded ecosystems

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Key Points

Cite This Study

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