Invertebrates are diverse, abundant, beautiful (to the keen beholder!), and make good environmental indicators. Terrestrial invertebrates in the Antarctic region are the primary fauna on land. They are uniquely adapted to the harsh conditions, and are particularly susceptible to environmental changes and invasive species. Invasive mammals transformed habitats on Macquarie Island before their eradication. We monitored invertebrate community response to the eradication to illuminate trends in ecosystem recovery on the island and confirmed the status of invasive invertebrates. We also identified traits linked to invasiveness of introduced species to inform island biosecurity.
Research keyword/s: Antarctic invertebrates
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