From introduced species to invasive species-a case study on the Italian bee Apis mellifera L.

Abstract

Abstract: The Italian bee Apis mellifera L. is native to Europe and Africa, and was introduced into South America, North America and Asiaa few centuries ago. The alien species outcompeted with native bees and has caused serious consequences. The impacts of the introduced A. mellifera L. on the A. cerana Fab., native to China, were described in this paper. Native bees have sharply cut down in number, even are in danger of becoming extinct in some areas. Plant community structure has changed and plant diversity declined in local areas.

Key words: Remote sensing, Land cover classification, Fuzzy ARTMAP, Xianghai Nature Reserve

CLC Number:

Q968

JI Rong, XIE Baoyu, YANG Guanhuang, LI Dianmo . From introduced species to invasive species-a case study on the Italian bee Apis mellifera L.[J]. cje, 2003, (5): 70-73.

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