South Africa’s invasive species guzzle precious water and cost US$450 million a year

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Sarah Wild
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Nature | 2018年 / 563卷
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Environmental sciences; Ecology; Biodiversity;
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The country’s pioneering first report on its biological invaders paints a dire picture for resources and biodiversity.
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