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  • Invasion Biology
  • Biogeography

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  • The concept of 'native range' is fundamental to invasion biology but lacks a precise, formal definition.
  • Existing literature extensively discusses naturalization, invasiveness, and ecological impact, yet neglects the definition of native range.
  • The spatial and temporal boundaries of native ranges are often arbitrarily assigned, complicating ecological assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the lack of a formal definition for 'native range' in ecological and invasion literature.
  • To examine the impediments to establishing a formal definition, including the arbitrary nature of spatial and temporal limits.
  • To explore whether invasion theory can be applied to define native ranges for species lacking non-native occurrences.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of existing invasion biology literature.
  • Examination of the challenges in defining spatial and temporal boundaries of native ranges.
  • Theoretical exploration of applying invasion theory to define native ranges.

Main Results:

  • A formal definition for 'native range' is absent in current scientific literature.
  • The arbitrary assignment of spatial and temporal limits poses a significant challenge to defining native ranges.
  • The utility of invasion theory for defining native ranges, particularly for species without non-native ranges, remains an open question.

Conclusions:

  • The imprecise definition of 'native range' hinders a clear understanding of species invasions.
  • Further research is needed to establish a robust definition of native range, addressing its spatial and temporal complexities.
  • Clarifying the concept of native range is essential for advancing invasion biology and ecological impact assessments.