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INHS Reports, August 2016: When Invasions Collapse

Gibson-Reinemer, Daniel

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Title
INHS Reports, August 2016: When Invasions Collapse
Author(s)
Gibson-Reinemer, Daniel
Issue Date
2016-08
Keyword(s)
  • Carp
  • Illinois River
  • Invasive Species
Geographic Coverage
Illinois
Abstract
In the late 1800s, Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) were intentionally introduced in Illinois to provide more harvestable fish. Their spread was characteristic of many successful invasive species. Within a few decades, they were the most abundant fish in the commercial harvest in the Illinois River.
Publisher
Illinois Natural History Survey
Series/Report Name or Number
INHS Reports no. 414 (08)
Type of Resource
text
Language
en
Handle URL
https://hdl.handle.net/2142/114540
Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)
Illinois Natural History Survey
Copyright and License Information
Copyright 2016, University of Illinois Board of Trustees.

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