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Ruotsista löytyi kaksi vieraslajia edustavaa laakamatoa
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Ruotsin luonnonhistoriallisen museon mukaan Ruotsista on löytynyt kaksi uutta vieraslajia edustavaa laakamatoa. Toinen niistä on aasialainen vasarapäämato, joka voi kasvaa jopa 40 senttimetrin mittaiseksi.
New research shows that goldfish released into the wild can trigger major changes in lake environments. The peer-reviewed study highlights risks to water quality and native species. Researchers urge pet owners to avoid releasing aquarium fish.
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The yellow-legged hornet has likely become established in parts of Georgia and South Carolina after initial detections in 2023. Efforts to contain the invasive species have not prevented its spread. Beekeepers are advised to monitor hives closely.
Illinois has cleared a key obstacle in its efforts to block invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes by securing necessary land parcels for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project. The move follows months of political tensions between state and federal officials. The $1.15 billion initiative aims to install barriers in the Des Plaines River near Joliet.