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Invasive species, introduced through centuries of human colonization, now threaten Galapagos ecosystems by outcompeting and displacing native species and reshaping the archipelago’s unique biodiversity. Invasive plants often show greater adaptability and aggressiveness than their endemic counterparts or direct competitors, while non-native animals thrive in disturbed habitats, competing with and hybridizing with endemic fauna. Human activities have facilitated the introduction and spread of these species, irreversibly altering the archipelago’s biodiversity. To protect this unique environment, urgent conservation efforts must involve local communities and implement effective tourism regulations to ensure the long-term preservation of the irreplaceable natural heritage of the Galapagos Islands.

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Exploring the Interplay Between Endemic and Invasive Species in the Galapagos Islands: History of Colonization and Human Populations

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    2026年

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  • Maria de Lourdes Torres,
  • Martina Albuja-Quintana,
  • Diego F. Cisneros-Heredia,
  • Gabriela Pozo,
  • María José Pozo,
  • Pablo Alarcón-Bolaños,
  • Mateo Dávila-Játiva,
  • Emilia Peñaherrera-Romero,
  • Daniel Die Morejón,
  • Ariel Guerrero-Campoverde,
  • Roberto J. León-E,
  • Daniel Velasco

摘要

Invasive species, introduced through centuries of human colonization, now threaten Galapagos ecosystems by outcompeting and displacing native species and reshaping the archipelago’s unique biodiversity. Invasive plants often show greater adaptability and aggressiveness than their endemic counterparts or direct competitors, while non-native animals thrive in disturbed habitats, competing with and hybridizing with endemic fauna. Human activities have facilitated the introduction and spread of these species, irreversibly altering the archipelago’s biodiversity. To protect this unique environment, urgent conservation efforts must involve local communities and implement effective tourism regulations to ensure the long-term preservation of the irreplaceable natural heritage of the Galapagos Islands.