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Area of Science:

Ecology
Conservation Biology
Evolutionary Biology

Background:

Invasive alien species (IAS) disrupt ecosystems globally.
Pollinator biodiversity is essential for ecosystem function and human well-being.
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) highlighted the need for understanding pollinator decline.

Purpose of the Study:

To synthesize current knowledge on the impacts of IAS on pollinators and pollination.
To identify risks and opportunities presented by IAS for pollinator communities.
To highlight evolutionary implications and inform decision-making.

Main Methods:

Literature synthesis based on the IPBES global assessment framework.
Analysis of ecological interactions between IAS and native pollinators.
Review of impacts on pollinator nutrition, species interactions, and disease dynamics.

Main Results:

IAS alter pollinator biodiversity and pollination services.
Risks include impacts on nutrition, native pollination, community stability, and disease spread.
Impacts are complex and depend on the ecological context and evolutionary history of interacting species.

Conclusions:

IAS pose substantial risks to pollinator communities and ecosystem services.
Evolutionary implications of IAS on pollination require further investigation.
Informed decision-making and targeted management are necessary to mitigate IAS impacts.