Alien Freshwater Turtles in Greece: Citizen Science Reveals the Hydra-Headed Issue of the Pet Turtle Trade
Citizen science is emerging as a powerful tool for the early detection of biological invasions. The exotic pet trade has been deemed as the most significant cause of establishment for reptiles, and among them, turtles have the highest number of introduction events. In Europe, at least 13 species of...
Main Authors: | Konstantinos Kalaentzis, Christos Kazilas, Ilias Strachinis, Elias Tzoras, Petros Lymberakis |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-05-01
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Series: | Diversity |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/15/5/691 |
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