An analysis of distributions of over 99% of the world’s seed plant flora shows that species that originate from large and biodiverse regions are more successful at establishing naturalized populations outside of their native range. They are also more likely to be used by humans for economic purposes.
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Moyano, J. Origins of successful invasions. Nat Ecol Evol 7, 1583–1584 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-023-02190-x
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