... of California 2022 Aedes aegypti yellow fever mosquito Aedes albopictus Asian tiger mosquito citizen science invasive species mosquito surveillance public health epidemiology environmental science Aedes aegypti, the yellow fever mosquito, has been an important vector monitored...

... and interpret DNA sequence data Identify applications for DNA barcoding in natural resource management and conservation Citizen science DNA replication biotechnology invasive species lionfish DNA barcoding dietary analysis Citizen science represents collaboration between the public...

..., August 22, 2016). biodiversity conservation invasive species demonstration gardens ecology Biodiversity includes the full extent of diversity of organisms at all scales, from the diversity of ecosystems in a biome to genetic diversity of a single population of species ( Gregorius...

... writing exercise South America Latin America invasive species introduced species biogeography species distribution Darwin suffered from seasickness throughout the voyage. Because surveying the coast entailed multiple passages up and down portions of the coastline and did not require Darwin's...

..., www.ucpress.edu/journals.php?p=reprints . 2016 Aedes aegypti Aedes albopictus mosquito surveillance citizen science epidemiology invasive species public health In the early 1900s, mosquito-transmitted malaria was prevalent throughout the southern and central United States. Improved...

...Tyler L. Poppenwimer; Hannah M. Hicks; Priscilla A. Nyamai; Kathryn E. Boes Invasive species are an issue of global concern because they can have large impacts on ecosystems and are challenging to manage. We present an activity aimed at improving undergraduate students’ understanding...

...Evan Lampert Invasive species, defined as exotic species that reach pest status, are major threats to global biodiversity. Although invasive species can belong to any taxonomic group, general characteristics such as rapid growth and reproduction are shared by many invasive species. “Invented...

... crayfish are often successful invasive species through hypothesis testing, collection of behavioral data on live crayfish, and quantitative reasoning. Students also consider economic and environmental impacts of invasive species on local and global ecosystems. We implemented this module in a large...

... of Biology Teachers. All rights reserved. Request permission to photocopy or reproduce article content at the University of California Press’s Rights and Permissions Web site at http://www.ucpressjournals.com/reprintinfo.asp . 2013 Apostle model keystone species ecosystem engineer invasive species...

...Barbara Jean May This activity engages students to better understand the impact of transmission by invasive species. Using dice, poker chips, and paper plates, an entire class mimics the spread of an invasive species within a geographic region. The activity can be modified and conducted at the K–16...

...Jennifer L. Hopwood; Susan K. Flowers; Katie J. Seidler; Erica L. Hopwood Invasive species are a substantial threat to biodiversity. Educating students about invasive species introduces fundamental concepts in biology, ecology, and environmental science. In the Race to Displace game, students...