The ecological niche of non-native fish species in terms of the dynamic process of invasion and naturalization

The spread of invasive species is increasing, and this trend is expected to continue. In order to mitigate the negative impacts on indigenous ecosystems and communities, it is very important to understand the evolutionary process of their invasion and naturalization from an evolutionary point of view. This is necessary to correctly define the spatial activities of invasion responses and to predict future trends. Of the non-indigenous vertebrate species, fish are the most numerous, particularly in terms of their importance in aquaculture, aquarium and sport fishing. The present project deals with invasive species and will make a significant contribution to channeling effective response activities to their dissemination. It will also provide information on the evolutionary responses to the new environment that emerge in response to new conditions and interactions. Detailed study of niche, growth, fertility, parasitology, population genetics and the use of modern analytical and statistical techniques will bring.