Mandible morphology as a tool to investigate origin, adaptation and stress in invasive alien species: first insights into<i>Callosciurus erythraeus</i>(Rodentia: Sciuridae) in Europe

Mazzamuto, Maria Vittoria; Su, Haijun; Guidarelli, Gianmario; Preatoni, Damiano; Russo, Luca Francesco; Loy, Anna; Martinoli, Adriano

doi:10.1080/24750263.2021.1943548

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“…Three of the European populations of Callosciurus squirrels were investigated with a integrative approach to taxonomy where the mtDNA, pelage color and pattern and skull and mandible morphology were compared to a wide morphological and molecular dataset assembled for Callosciurus [55,74]. These data revealed a close similarity between French squirrels and Pallas's squirrels from Taiwan, China.…”

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“…These results may indicate a common origin for the populations found in Belgium and Italy. However, some clear differences in their mandible morphology could indicate that these two populations may have shared the same native lineage but originated from independent introduction events [74]. Extending the investigation to nuclear markers could likely contribute to clarifying this issue (e.g., [61]).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In fact, the village in the province of Varese where the species was first recorded is known for a large number of vacation houses belonging to people from Belgium and the Netherlands. However, the possibility of an independent introduction through pet trade cannot be discarded [74].…”

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Exotic Pet Trade as a Cause of Biological Invasions: The Case of Tree Squirrels of the Genus Callosciurus

Mazzamuto

Wauters

Koprowski

2021

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The trade of non-native pets, especially of non-domesticated and exotic animals, and their subsequent release and establishment of populations is one of the major pathways of introduction for invasive alien reptiles, amphibia, birds and mammals. Here, we use a group of arboreal mammals, tree squirrels of the genus Callosciurus, as a well-documented case study, reviewing the pathways of introduction, the current areas of non-native distribution, the rate of establishment success and the challenge and legal importance of species identification. We further illustrate the importance of early detection and effective monitoring methods and plans. Next, we document how they interfere with native species, their risk of acting as vectors for emerging infectious diseases and their potential role in maintaining parasitic infections that can affect human health. We conclude by reviewing the current management, or the lack of it, and highlight the diverse biological, social, political and economic reasons that make control/eradication of these charismatic species difficult or even impractical in most countries. However, reviewing the only two successful eradications of the IAS, we highlight the need to acknowledge the public opinion and the importance of communication, transparency and the engagement of a diversity of stakeholders to create a consensus about the actions to undertake.

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Section: Origin and The Challenge Of Species Identificationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Exotic Pet Trade as a Cause of Biological Invasions: The Case of Tree Squirrels of the Genus Callosciurus

Mazzamuto

Wauters

Koprowski

2021

Biology

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Mandible morphology as a tool to investigate origin, adaptation and stress in invasive alien species: first insights intoCallosciurus erythraeus(Rodentia: Sciuridae) in Europe

Abstract: 2021) Mandible morphology as a tool to investigate origin, adaptation and stress in invasive alien species: first insights into Callosciuruserythraeus (Rodentia: Sciuridae) in Europe,

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Exotic Pet Trade as a Cause of Biological Invasions: The Case of Tree Squirrels of the Genus Callosciurus

Exotic Pet Trade as a Cause of Biological Invasions: The Case of Tree Squirrels of the Genus Callosciurus

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