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CASE STUDY 5: ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS AND RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF EXOTIC SPECIES FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF A...
Pages 303-303

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... in the United States are introduced species, and introduced pests also include vertebrates, mollusks, and disease organisms that affect animals and plants. Many countries have developed formal programs to limit the introduction and establishment of unwanted exotic organisms, and many have developed methods to assess benefits and risks associated with planned introductions.
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