List of invasive species in Italy

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Many species of plants, animals, and other organisms are considered invasive species in Italy.

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Plants

A female of Ailanthus altissima bearing a heavy load of seeds in Valladolid, Spain Ailanthus-altissima.jpg
A female of Ailanthus altissima bearing a heavy load of seeds in Valladolid, Spain
Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) Robinia-pseudoacacia-12-V-2007-6025.jpg
Black locust ( Robinia pseudoacacia )

Fungi

Animals

Platyhelminthes

Molluscs

Marine

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A shell of the zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha

Freshwater

Crustaceans

Louisiana crawfish (Procambarus clarkii) Procambarus clarkii.jpg
Louisiana crawfish ( Procambarus clarkii )

Insects

Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis) Harmonia axyridis - botanischer Garten Schonbrunn.jpg
Asian lady beetle ( Harmonia axyridis )

Amphibians

Birds

A male of Rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri) in India Parrot India 2.jpg
A male of Rose-ringed parakeet ( Psittacula krameri ) in India

Fish

Mammals

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A coypu ( Myocastor coypus )

Reptiles

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lake Constance</span> Lake in Germany, Switzerland and Austria

Lake Constance refers to three bodies of water on the Rhine at the northern foot of the Alps: Upper Lake Constance (Obersee), Lower Lake Constance (Untersee), and a connecting stretch of the Rhine, called the Lake Rhine (Seerhein). These waterbodies lie within the Lake Constance Basin in the Alpine Foreland through which the Rhine flows. The nearby Mindelsee is not considered part of Lake Constance.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rose-ringed parakeet</span> Species of bird

The rose-ringed parakeet, also known as the ring-necked parakeet, ringneck parrot or the Kramer parrot, is a medium-sized parrot in the genus Psittacula, of the family Psittacidae. It has disjunct native ranges in Africa and the Indian Subcontinent, and is now introduced into many other parts of the world where feral populations have established themselves and are bred for the exotic pet trade.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alexandrine parakeet</span> Species of bird

The Alexandrine parakeet, also known as the Alexandrine parrot, is a medium-sized parrot in the genus Psittacula of the family Psittaculidae, native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is named after Alexander the Great, who transported numerous birds from Punjab to various European and Mediterranean countries and regions, where they were prized by the royalty, nobility and warlords.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Feral parrot</span> Parrot in non-native environment

A feral parrot is a parrot that has adapted to life in an ecosystem to which it is not native. The birds are often descended from pets that have escaped or been deliberately released. Many species of parrots are highly social, and like to gather in large flocks. Not all feral parrots are able to adapt to life outside of captivity, although having a pre-existing nearby parrot colony can assist with the adaptation process.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Raccoon</span> Medium sized mammal native to North America

The raccoon, also spelled racoon and sometimes called the common raccoon or northern raccoon to distinguish it from the other species, is a mammal native to North America. It is the largest of the procyonid family, having a body length of 40 to 70 cm, and a body weight of 5 to 26 kg. Its grayish coat mostly consists of dense underfur, which insulates it against cold weather. The animal's most distinctive features include its extremely dexterous front paws, its facial mask, and its ringed tail, which are common themes in the mythologies of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas surrounding the species. The raccoon is noted for its intelligence, as studies show that it is able to remember the solution to tasks for at least three years. It is usually nocturnal and omnivorous, eating about 40% invertebrates, 33% plants, and 27% vertebrates.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Introduced species of the British Isles</span> Ecological issue

Islands, such as the British Isles, can be adversely affected by the introduction of non-native species. Often an island will have several distinct species not present on the nearest mainland, and vice versa. The native flora and fauna of islands which have been isolated for a longer period of time such as New Zealand or Hawaii are more vulnerable than islands such as Great Britain and Ireland, which became isolated more recently.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Monk parakeet</span> South American true parrot

The monk parakeet, also known as the monk parrot or Quaker parrot, is a species of true parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is a small, bright-green parrot with a greyish breast and greenish-yellow abdomen. Its average lifespan is 20–30 years. It originates from the temperate to subtropical areas of South America. Self-sustaining feral populations occur in many places, mainly in areas of similar climate in North America and Europe.

<i>Diversibipalium multilineatum</i> Species of flatworm

Diversibipalium multilineatum is a species of large predatory land flatworm.

<i>Endeavouria</i> Genus of flatworms

Endeavouria is a monotypic genus of land planarians from the Pacific region. It contains a single species, Endeavouria septemlineata.

<i>Obama nungara</i> Species of flatworm

Obama nungara is a species of land planarian in the family Geoplanidae. It is native to South America, but has been introduced in Europe.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Agriculture in California</span> Sector of the Californian economy

Agriculture is a significant sector in California's economy, producing nearly US$50 billion in revenue in 2018. There are more than 400 commodity crops grown across California, including a significant portion of all fruits, vegetables, and nuts in the United States. In 2017, there were 77,100 unique farms and ranches in the state, operating across 25.3 million acres of land. The average farm size was 328 acres (133 ha), significantly less than the average farm size in the U.S. of 444 acres (180 ha).

<i>Vermiviatum covidum</i> Species of flatworm

Vermiviatum covidum is a species of predatory land flatworm, found in France and Italy. The Holotype specimen is MNHN JL351B.

References

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