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The Leetown mill

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Authors
G.S. Gutsell

Strategies for reducing risks from introductions of aquatic organisms: A philosophical perspective

North American waters contain a variety of introduced aquatic plants, invertebrates and fishes. Many species are exotic (of foreign origin) but most are transplants of native forms. While carelessness and accidental releases have led to establishment of the majority of introduced aquatic organisms, a significant number have been purposefully or intentionally released, often without forethought or
Authors
W.R. Courtenay, J.N. Taylor