• Animal Systematics, Evolution and Diversity
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.197-200
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• 2011

Tunicates were collected from three harbors (Gampo, Bangeojin, Daebyeon) in Gyeongsangnam-do and one harbor (Seogwipo) in Jejudo Island during the period from August 2008 to January 2011 and were identified on the basis of their morphological characteristics. Among them, colonial tunicate Clavelina lepadiformis (Muller, 1776) belonging to the family Clavelinidae was found to be an invasive alien species introduced from the North Atlantic, and this is the first record of its occurrence in Korea.

• 환경생물
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.392-403
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• 2020

This study analyzed the distribution characteristics of invasive alien plants on the islands of the Korean Peninsula. Ten species, Rumex acetosella, Sicyos angulatus, Solanum carolinense, Ambrosia artemisiaefolia var. elatior, Ambrosia trifida, Aster pilosus, Eupatorium rugosum, Hypochaeris radicata, Lactuca scariola, and Paspalum distichum were present on 68 islands. These ecosystem-disturbing invasive alien plants appeared extensively on the islands of Gyeonggi province and Jeollanam province. The proportion of the plants on the inhabited islands (41 places, 2.15 species on average) was higher than that on the uninhabited islands (27 places, 1.07 species on average). This means that the distribution of invasive alien plants was closely related to human activity. The distribution of Ambrosia artemisiaefolia var. elatior(32 islands) and Rumex acetosella (31 islands) was the widest, and there were distinct distribution differences according to species. In the island area, the physical environment is poor compared to the mainland, and the native space is limited. Therefore, when invasive alien species enter and settle on the island, the native island plants can be damaged more than those on the mainland. In this regard, the discussion of the distribution of invasive alien plants in the island region can contribute to the conservation of biodiversity in the region.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.173-181
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• 2017

Background: This study was undertaken to analyze the distribution and ecological characteristics of invasive alien plant species on Jeju Island, and to provide basic data for their management and control. Results: A field research was conducted at 436 locations on Jeju Island. The field research identified nine species of invasive alien species growing on Jeju Island. Based on the distribution pattern, Hypochaeris radicata L., Rumex acetosella, and Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. were found to be distributed horizontally throughout Jeju Island, with vertical growth in two or more vegetation zones, from warm temperate to the subalpine zone. Widely distributed species penetrate various habitats, such as grasslands, ranches, roadsides, farmlands, and empty lots, and have an immensely negative impact on the ecosystem, including declining biodiversity on Jeju Island. Paspalum distichum var. indutum Shinners, Paspalum distichum L., Solanum carolinense L., and Aster pilosus Willd. were distributed in some areas as a biased distribution species, whereas Lactuca scariola L. and Solidago altissima L. were found only in certain areas as centralized distribution species. Conclusions: The centralized distribution species and biased distribution species of the invasive plants in the ecosystem of Jeju Island should be physically eliminated, keeping in mind the short- and mid-term perspectives and monitoring, and by considering expansion of additional distribution areas. Due to limitations of physical/chemical elimination, time, and cost, widely distributed species require to be eliminated and managed, mainly to restore the integrity of the ecosystem, by planting native species to reestablish the habitat.

• Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.104-114
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• 2023

In this study, the distribution, bait preference, hosts, symbionts, habitat status, and cytochrome c oxidase subunit-I sequences of the ant Linepithema humile were analyzed. This species habitat comprised approximately 1.5 km along stone crevices, flower gardens, roadsides, and container yards in the vicinity of Busan station, Korea. Feeding activity of this species was confirmed in 9 species of 7 families of plants. Which was approximately 14% of total flora (63 species of 37 families) in the studied area. Particularly, it was observed that Dendranthema indicum and Camellia japonica were the most frequently visited. Further, we verified that they interacted with four species of aphids. We identified 22 species of ants (17 genera, 4 subfamilies) inhabiting the Busan station area, including L. humile, Tetramorium tsushimae, Nylanderia flavipes and the alien species Paratrechina longicornis. In areas where L. humile was the dominant species, the habitat of local native ants was reduced by approximately 30%. Bait preference was ranked in the following order: jelly, water with glucose (25%), and yogurt, with the highest preference for baits containing sugar and protein. The 630-bp cytochrome c oxidase subunit-I sequences of the local L. humile populations were 99% identical to those of L. humile in the National Center for Biotechnology Information database, and the Argentine ants that invaded Korea had a sequence identical to that of other invasive populations from China, Japan, and New Zealand. As L. humile rapidly increases due to domestic adaptation, continuous monitoring and control strategy for eradication are needed to protect domestic biodiversity.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.405-410
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• 2022

We have discovered Vicia grandiflora Scop., a newly invasive alien species in Baekun-ri, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea. This species is native to regions from Central and Southeast Europe to Central Asia and Iran and is reported as an invasive species in North America and Japan. This species is similar to the Vicia sativa complex (V. sativa subsp. sativa, V. sativa subsp. nigra) but can be readily distinguished by the undivided ovate to semi-hastate stipules of the upper leaves, yellowish petals, large size of its flower, and elongated hilum. In the field, V. grandiflora grows in disturbed sites near cultivated land, suggesting that their seeds are typically transported by vehicles along with fertilizer or livestock feed. Here, we present the morphological description, photographs, and sites of V. grandiflora growth, which will be useful in guiding the management of this invasive alien plant.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.305-317
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• 2023

본 연구에서는 생태계교란 식물 관리의 효율성을 제고할 수 있는 시민과학연구 방법론을 제안하고 습지보호지역 3개소를 대상으로 적용성을 검토하였다. 습지보호지역 3개소(광주광역시 장록, 경남 고성 마동호, 고창 운곡습지 습지보호지역)를 대상으로 (a) 일대 거주민 등 시민과학자를 모집하여 2022년 9월 18일부터 10월 31일까지 생태계교란 식물 4종(가시박, 도깨비가지, 돼지풀, 양미역취) 자료를 국제생태정보플랫폼(EcoBank)에 수집하고, (b) 생태계교란 식물의 위치와 밀도(3단계: 개체-개체군-군집)를 수록한 분포밀도 지도제작 후, (c) 생태계교란 식물 제거·관리주체인 환경청과 지자체에 제공하였다. 이후 자료를 제공받은 환경청과 지자체에 (d) 생태계교란 식물 분포지도의 활용처와 향후 발전방향에 대한 의견을 수렴하였다. 그 결과 전국단위의 생태계교란 생물 현장관리 가이드를 보완할 수 있도록 시민과학자를 활용한 모니터링이 지속되어야 하며, 수집된 결과의 활용성을 높이기 위해서는 조사대상종의 확대(환경부 지정 생태계교란 식물 17종 전체) 및 변화상 파악을 위한 모니터링 시기의 확대가 필요한 것으로 나타났다. 향후 시민참여에 의한 교란생물 조사·관리의 효과성에 대한 연구가 진행되어 생태계교란 생물 제거 사업 수행 시 시민과학자의 제거사업 참여로 인한 현장관리의 효율성, 시민과학연구모델을 접목한 제거 전후 변화상 추적 등 장기적 관점의 관리효과가 검토되어야 할 것이다.

• 생태와환경
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• 제56권3호
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• pp.242-249
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• 2023

The aquarium pet trade is a source of potentially invasive crayfish species, which can be subsequently intentionally or unintentionally introduced into new environments. There were 34 species of freshwater crayfish imported into Korea for ornamental purposes. Starting with 1 species in 2008, it shows a trend of continuous increase every year with the maximum of 25 species in 2020. The number of freshwater crayfish imported into Korea for ornamental purposes was 1,172,159, with an annual average of 78,144 being imported. The population also recorded a record high in 2017 with a 38% increase in population imports compared to the previous year. Among the 34 pet crayfish imported into Korea, four species classified as high-risk and managed in the US and Europe were American crayfish (Procambarus clarkii), Cherax quadricarinatus, Cherax cainii, and Cherax destructor. In addition to American crayfish (P. clarkii), 3 types of high-risk invasive crayfish are designated as legally managed species by conducting an ecological risk assessment, raising awareness among importers, retailers and consumers through awareness-raising education on freshwater crayfish, and measures for route management such as species identification and improvement of labeling methods are needed.

• Animal Systematics, Evolution and Diversity
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.232-235
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• 2020

The family Melyridae Leach includes more than 300 genera and 6,000 species consisting of four subfamilies (Dasytinae, Malachiinae, Melyrinae, Rhadalinae). Members of the subfamily Malachiinae is distributed all over the world except for New Zealand and prefer warmer, arid or semi-arid regions. Among the malachiine genera, a genus Kuatunia Evers includes 17 species worldwide, mainly distributed in East Asia. In this study, the genus and its described species, Kuatunia oblongula (Kiesenwetter), is newly added to the Korean fauna. A diagnosis, habitus photographs, and illustrations of diagnostic characters are provided, with a key to species of the genus in East Asia.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.219-224
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• 2023

Melilotus dentatus (Waldst. & Kit.) Desf. is an invasive plant native to Europe, Russia, Uzbekistan, Mongolia and China. It was introduced to North America to create grazing areas for livestock; its growth has since become uncontrollable. Melilotus dentatus is now found in Namyang-eup, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea as an alien plant. This species is morphologically similar to Melilotus suaveolens Ledeb. and Melilotus officinalis (L.) Lam. M. dentatus differs from other species based on its oblong leaflets, distinct teeth, two ovules, surface of the legume that is minutely reticulate-nerved or smooth, and seeds that are dark green to greenish brown. Here, we have provided a detailed description and photographs of the alien species M. dentatus as well as an updated key to five Melilotus taxa studied, which will help prepare a continuous monitoring and management plan.

• Ecology and Resilient Infrastructure
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.191-197
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• 2015

외래생물은 생물다양성을 감소시키는 주요 요인들 중 하나로 인식되고 있다. 도입된 외래생물에 대한 지속적인 모니터링과 위해성평가를 통한 관리방안 수립은 외래생물 관리정책의 핵심을 이룬다. 본 연구에서는 일본, 독일-오스트리아, 벨기에 등의 생태계 위해성평가 기법 및 적용 사례를 제시하여 합리적인 외래생물 관리 도구를 소개하고자 하였다. 일본은 생태계 등에 외래생물이 미칠 수 있는 부정적인 영향을 방지하고자 특정외래생물을 지정하여 수입과 사육 등을 금지하고 있다. 지정 기준은 토착생물에 대한 포식, 경합 및 구축, 환경의 교란 및 유전적 교란 등의 생태계의 피해, 인간의 생명 또는 신체와 관련한 피해, 농림수산업에 대한 피해 정도이다. 독일-오스트리아 블랙 리스트 정보시스템은 외래생물의 생물다양성에 대한 위해성, 분포 정도와 박멸 방안을 평가하여 블랙 리스트, 화이트 리스트 및 그레이 리스트로 구분하고 있다. 주로 외래생물의 생물다양성과 생태계의 구조와 기능에 대한 영향을 중점적으로 고려하며 인체 건강에 대한 피해나 농림수산업 등에 대한 경제적인 피해는 고려하지 않는다. 벨기에의 하모니아 정보시스템에서는 외래생물의 환경에 대한 영향과 국내에서의 침입 단계를 평가하여 블랙 리스트, 감시 리스트, 경계 리스트로 구분한다. 생태계위해성 평가를 위한 주요 항목은 잠재적 분산능력 또는 침입성, 보존가치가 높은 서식지로의 침입, 토착종에 대한 부정적인 영향, 생태계 기능의 변화, 국내에서의 침입 단계 등이 있다. 이러한 방법들은 국내 외래생물의 관리우선순위를 부여하기 위한 생태계위해성 평가 프로토콜을 수립하는데 도움이 될 수 있을 것이다.