Not even freezing cold stops alien species in high altitudes
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 10:01
in Biology & Nature
They hitchhike with us under the soles of our shoes and muddy car tires. Harsh and cold climates don´t seem to stop alien plants from establishing themselves in high altitudes, where they now successfully penetrate the alpine vegetation, a study at Umeå University and University of Antwerp shows.