Vasiliki's BioArea GR by Vasiliki Sfairopoulou https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc Welcome to Epirus! en-us 2019-01-11 14:25:30 UTC 2025-11-09 09:37:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Xmastree.png Overview vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319688194 The region on Epirus is located in the Northwestern part of Greece, expanding from the the Greco-Albanian borders in the North to the  Ambrakian Bay in the South and from the mount range of Pindos in the East to the Ionian Sea in the West. The region of Epirus covers aproximately 7% of the Greek territory with a total geographical extent of 9.158 Km2.

]]> 2019-01-11 14:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319688194 Regions of Interest vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319690112 Greece, and subsequently the region of Epirus are part of the Mediterranean basin hotspot. Epirus  contains three national parks, one lake-region of ecodevelopment, an area of wetlands belonging to the Ramsar goup, 28 Natura 2000 areas, 34 wildlife shelters and two areas especially protected under the Barcelona Convention. The most well-known of these aformentioned areas is the Valia Calda National Park, half of which is shared with the neighboring region of Thessaly.

]]> 2019-01-11 14:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319690112 Geological Characteristics of Epirus vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319704427 While mostly mountaineous, the region of Epirus embraces a wide range of other geological characteristics such as coastal lines, lake basins and rivers with their respective valleys. More precisely, about 70% of the Epirotic grounds are covered by massive mountain bodies, while the rest of said grounds is occupied by small valleys, lakes and a river network of impressive extent. The mountains of Epirus for the most part belong to the Pindus Mountain Range, which was formated 200 million years ago due to the explosive activity of four now-inactive volcanoes that layed under the sea. Pindus is the Southemost branch of the Alpic line and contains Greece's second tallest mountain, Mount Smolikas.]]> 2019-01-11 15:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319704427 Epirus, a vast display of different habitats vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319714963 It is only expected of a place of such geological variability to host a number of different habitats. Epirus is well-known for its conifer tree forests (844.185 acres as of 2007), broadleaf tree forests (1.354.091 acres as of 2007), shrubland (1.059.638 acres as of 2007), mixed forests lakes and rivers. ]]> 2019-01-11 15:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319714963 The Living Treasure of Epirus vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319726692 Epirus is the home of many species that are either endangered or endemic to this area. Big mammal species like Canis lupus, Cervus elaphus, Canis aureus and Ursus arctos reside within this region along with species of birds such as  N. p. percnopterus, an endagered species of vulture with a population as small as five couples within Greek territory. 

]]> 2019-01-11 15:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319726692 The Endemic Spieces of Epirus vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319968215 Numerus species of both flora and fauna reside exclusively in this area. Indicatively, only in Mount Grammos, 22 endemic species of plants have been located to date.    ]]> 2019-01-12 17:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319968215 The Epirus Dancing Grasshopper vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319970533 Chorthippus lacustris is an endemic species of Epirus of wich only 5 subpopulations remain. Listed as criticaly endangered by the IUCN, this wetland species of insect is under peril, as its populations is severely fragmented and its occupancy area is extremely narrow (4 Km2).]]> 2019-01-12 18:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319970533 Pelasgus epiroticus vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319971705 Commonly known as Tsima to the locals, this endemic species of Lake Pamvotis has suffered a decline of 90% since 1995, most likely due to the introduction of alien species into the lake ecosystem.]]> 2019-01-12 18:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319971705 Centaurea vlachorum vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319973517 Endemic to Epirus, this species of orchid lasts for years, and sprouts in rocky mountain slops of high altitude, It flowers form July until August. It was named in honor of the Aromanian people, or Vlachs that reside in the nearby villages.]]> 2019-01-12 19:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319973517 Nature Protected by Man and By Law vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319973975 Efforts to protect the natural abudance of Epirus have been taking place for quite some time. Many areas of interest have been placed under the protection of the Ramsar treaty, the Barcelona Convention or have been marked as Nature 2000 Regions. In such areas, human activities such as woodcutting, grazing, hunting, fishing and access by car are prohibited or limited. Wildlife shelters and administrative organisations have been established in order to help with this cause.]]> 2019-01-12 19:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319973975 A Natural Treasure Under Constant Peril vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319974676 Despite the conservation efforts, the natural treasures of Epirus are still under threat. Fires caused by cattle breeders in order to ensure grazing ground have stopped since 1960, although grazing still takes place within the core region of protected areas. Habitat fragmentation has put lots of species under threat. Drought of wetlands has caused a decline in the wetland related species populations. An number of hydroelectric plants within the limits of Epirus has wrecked havock upon river and nearby shore and terrestrial ecosystems. Alien species introduced for commercial reasons in the local water bodies has done considerable damage to the lake and river ecosystems. In addition, small coiling producing units performing at the outskirts of the Valia Calda park have caused a lot of concern. Illegal hunting of species such as Rupicapra rupicapra balcanica has caused a significant decline in their population. Another danger that many animals (and especialy brown bears) face in this area is the actual existence if highways in the area: some animals try to cross the roads and often collide with cars, getting killed in the porcess.]]> 2019-01-12 19:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319974676 A Harmful Introduction vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319976075 Alien species have been introduced in the Epirotic grounds and waters more than a handful of times. Often by the hand of man, invaders have made their way into the local ecosystems, causing a lot of trouble and affecting the equilibrium. Disasters such as the near extinction of Pelasgus epiroticus have been attributed to invasive species.]]> 2019-01-12 19:34:45 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319976075 The Prussian Carp vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319976516 Carassius gibelio, a species well known for its durability has invaded many a freshwater ecosystem throughout Europe, and the Epirotic waters are no exception. Extremely difficult in its handling, it has shifted the ecological equilibrium of Lake Pamvotis making its removal extremely difficult.

]]> 2019-01-12 19:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319976516 Pumkinfish vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319978053 Lepomis gibbosus, or as it is refered to by the locals, "iliopsaro" (sunfish in Greek) made its way into the Greek ecosystems most likely deliberately. Considered to be a tasty fish, it was thought to be a fine addition to the local "lacking" ecosystems. The results were devastating: the pumkinfish is an opportunistic feeder that expands vigorously, feeding on the eggs of other fish and decreasing their reproductive efficiency.
 ]]> 2019-01-12 19:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/319978053 Step 1 vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/320034783   The wolves were brought in because the increased elk population was overgrazing the deciduous, woody species such as aspen and cottonwood]]> 2019-01-13 11:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/320034783 Step 3: predator-prey relations vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/320084326 The BioArea of Epirus contains many predator-predatory relations as essential parts of the functional aspect of the ecosystem. Two prime examples of this are:

Example no1: Canis lupus and Sus scrofa
The Sus Scrofa (wild boar) populations have lately increased within the limits of Epirus. Canis lupus (gray wolf) often hunts and kills wild boars, which are part of its diet.
--> predator: Canis lupus (carnivorous)
--> prey: Sus scrofa

Example no2: Ursus arctos and Oncorhynchus mykiss
Ursus arctos (brown bear) is a species known for its fishing ability. One of the componets its diet is Oncorhynchus mykiss, or the rainbow trout which has been manualy introduced into the rivers of Epirus.
--> predator: Ursus arctos
--> prey: Oncorhynchus mykiss]]> 2019-01-13 19:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/320084326 Step 3: parasites vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/320088975 Parasites are also a part of the Epirotic ecosystem. Here are presented two exmples of parasites within the limits of this area.

Example no1:
Ixodes ricinus: commonly known as the hard tick, this parasite is distributed across Europe and is known to be present in Epirus, out of all of the Greek territoy. It often infects mamalls such as domestic dogs, wolfs, bears and foxes and it is known to often carry the bacteria species Borelia burgdoferi, which is responsible for the onset of Lyme's disease.]]> 2019-01-13 20:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/320088975 Step 3: parasites vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/322491884 Example No2:
Hirudo verbana: A leech species of the Epirotic rivers that latches onto both humans and animals, absorbing blood of up to five times its body volume. It causes large problems to stock-breeders, as it leeches large quantities off of farm animals, often bringing them to their death. In the past, it used to be exploited for medicinal practises.]]> 2019-01-20 14:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/322491884 Step 3 vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/322493736 Ecological niches
Example no1:
Cervus elaphus: Once a widely distributy species of Greece, the red deer survives as merely a few isolated populations throughout the country. In Epirus, the red deer occupies the role of a large herbivore (ruminant), being a 1st order consumer. It feeds on grass, various plants and tree skins, which it often destroys while rubbing against them while trying to change their fur. The red deer resides in forests during the summer and migrates towards higher altitudes during the winter, where food is more abundant. Dominant stags (male specimens) retain harems from 8 up to 10 females. The ecological niche of the red deer in Mount Gramos has been unoccupied for quite some time, leading scintists to consider a possible reintroduction of the species in this area.
 ]]> 2019-01-20 14:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/322493736 Step 3 vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/322497969 Ecological niches
Example no2:
Canis aureus:
The golden jackal is a medium sizedl member of the Canidae family that has earned a fearsome reputation in Greece, despite the fact that it rarely causes damage to human settlements and livestock. The golden jackal occupies a broad ecological niche (generalist): it is an opportunistic feeder, with approximately half of his diet consisting of fruit and plants and the other half consisting of goats, sheep, small amphibians, snails, mice, rabbits, insects, bird and carrion. The jackal's preference for carrion has attributed the role of the "ecosystem purifier" to it. The jackal mostly resides in broad shrubblands preferably containing a water resource and less often in forest areas. Its dens are often located in sheltered rocky areas and canyons. Alternatively, it occupies dens of other animals. It is etsimated to occupy a territory from 2 Km2 to 15 Km2 (insufficient data) and hunts alone or in small packs, mostly during the night.

]]> 2019-01-20 15:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/322497969 Step 3 vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/322505951 Niche partitioning
In Epirus two overlapping ecological niches are those of Canis aureus (golden jackal) and A. c. chrysaetos (golden eagle). Both species are opportunistic feeders and often share the same food resources, as A. c. chrysaetos is a carnivorous bird of pray that feeds on hares, rabbits, goats, sheep, deer, amphibians and carrion -food sources that often make up the jackal's diet (see the post right above). However, the two species do not have much of a problem sharing food, as the golden eagle hunts during the day and the jackal hunts predominately during the night. This doesn't mean, however, that the two won't clash if they stimultaneously show interest over the same source of food. In cases where the jackal hunts during the day and is confronted by an eagle, the two might violently clash, whith both parties holding their own ferociously in the battle.


]]> 2019-01-20 16:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/322505951 Step 3 vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/322513099 A Trophic Pyramid of Epirus

]]> 2019-01-20 17:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/322513099 Step 3 vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/326979808 2019-02-02 18:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/326979808 Habitat loss in Epirus vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327042945  The region of Epirus has long been modified by humans in order to fit their own needs of shelter, food and transportation. Many of these actions have put the Epirotic wildlife at peril throughout the years.

--> Habitat loss: Despite not being an especially densly populated area, Epirus has lost a vast portions of its territorial expanse to cities, arable land and farming land. Acording to the greek comitee of WWF about 369,450 Km2 have been converted to arable land from 1987 to 2007. Forests have been choped down to serve the same purpose. Cities have expanded in the last decades and highways have also expanded across Epirus, reducing the natural habitat territories even more. Additionally, wetland drainage has also caused a significan loss of habitat for all water residents, many of whom, such as the Epirus dancing grasshoper have benn driven to the brink of extinction. Habitat loss has put many species, such as the Epirus water frog in danger.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10841-005-2642-y
http://s3.amazonaws.com/iucnredlist-newcms/staging/species-of-the-day/chorthippus-lacustris/pdfs/original/chorthippus-lacustris.pdf?1466624313
 ]]> 2019-02-03 11:21:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327042945 Habitat fragmentation in Epirus vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327045343 The construction of the Egnatia and Ionia highways hace severely fragmented the Epirotic landscape. Habitat fragmentation has caused significant problems to many wildlife species who seem to be unable to cope with the challenge of being unable to tresspass human barriers. Many animals such as foxes, brown bears and wolves have died in their effort to cross the highways. Many smaller animals, such as the Epirus dancing grasshoper have become part od the IUCN red list because of the dangers they face due to habitat fragmentation.
https://www.researchgate.net/project/Epirus-grasshopper-conservation-linking-genetics-and-ecology-under-a-conservation-perspective
http://www.catsg.org/balkanlynx/07_library/7_2_publications/Pdfs/Yorgos_2002_Bear_and_Wolf_in_Greece.pdf]]> 2019-02-03 11:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327045343 Habitat degradation in Epirus vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327046813 Human activities have inflicted significant damage to the Epirotic habitats, causing their eventual degradation. The disposal of agricaltural and urban waste is water bodies such as Lake Pamvotis and Louros river has caused phenomena such as eutrophism, making the ecosystem quality drop. Hydropower plants constructed in massive rivers sach as Aoos (also found as Vjosa) have caused thermal pollution, while actual river dams (most often connected to hydropower generation) have modofied river quality by withholding sediment upstream, distrupting the natural course of water flow, reducing water quantity downstream and setting up barriers that the fish cannot trespass. The scheduled coal and petrol extraction has also caused a lot of concern among scientists, as it is believed to be a very hazardous activity that will degrade natural habitats even more.
https://balkanrivers.net/en/key-areas/vjosa-river
http://www.biology.upatras.gr/faculty_elections/E.Papastergiadou/%CE%A0%CE%91%CE%A0%CE%91%CE%A3%CE%A4%CE%95%CE%A1%CE%93%CE%99%CE%91%CE%94%CE%9F%CE%A5_PDF_PAPERS_3-6-2013/%CE%94%CE%97%CE%9C%CE%9F%CE%A3%CE%99%CE%95%CE%A5%CE%A3%CE%95%CE%99%CE%A3%20%CE%94%CE%99%CE%95%CE%98%CE%9D%CE%97%20%CE%A0%CE%95%CE%A1%CE%99%CE%9F%CE%94%CE%99%CE%9A%CE%91-%CE%92%CE%99%CE%92%CE%9B%CE%99%CE%91/B.14.pdf
 ]]> 2019-02-03 12:12:41 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327046813 Wildlife overexploitation in Epirus for the food industry vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327050220 Humans have always relied on wildlife resources for food. In Epirus there have been some examples of overexploitaion when it comes to that matter. The most well-known out of them is the  recent poaching case of the Balkan chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra balcanica): in 2017 five chamois were killed by poacher in order to be solved in gourmet restaurants as high-class meat. Also, the Epirus waterfrog (Pelophylax epeiroticus), a species that has been classified as vulnerable by the IUCN is still collected as the source matterial of local delicacies. Finally, wild mushrooms are often being collected without any regard for their populations sustainability in order to be exported as firts-rate culinary materials.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/229429117_Current_status_of_the_Balkan_chamois_Rupicapra_rupicapra_balcanica_in_Greece_Implications_for_conservation]]> 2019-02-03 13:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327050220 Wildlife overexploitation in Epirus for traditional medicine vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327059130 Epirus is well known for its many medical herbs. Herbs such as mount tea (Sideritis scardica), sage (Salvia officinalis), chamomile (Chamomilla recutita), dittany (Origanum dictamnus) and linden are collected and dried in order to be kept in store. Overexploitation by the locals has begun to lead some of these herbs to a decrease in their population.]]> 2019-02-03 14:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327059130 Species of Epirus that appear on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327061873 Many species of Epirus have been placed into the IUCN Red List according to their conservation status. Some of these species are presented in the posts bellow:

]]> 2019-02-03 15:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327061873 Waterwheel vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327064683 2019-02-03 15:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327064683 Mountain Tea vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327064889 2019-02-03 15:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327064889 Sage vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327064952 2019-02-03 15:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327064952 Pelobates syriacus vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327064989 2019-02-03 15:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327064989 Greater Horseshoe Bat vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327065050 2019-02-03 15:33:09 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327065050 Bechstein's Myotis vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327065121 2019-02-03 15:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327065121 Possible invasions of alien species in Epirus during the last decade vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327065619 In Epirus, the introduction of invasive species has occured either by accident or by purpose (mostly for commercial reasons). One of the most recent examples is presented in the post bellow:]]> 2019-02-03 15:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327065619 Possible signs of climate change in your Epirus vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327065679 In the past few years the pattern of percipitations has slightly changed. Heavy snowfall occurs with more frequency and bad weather bouts are more often and a lot heavier. It is currently uncomfirmed wheter these recent changes in weather patterns is a consequence of climate change but they could very well be a sign. ]]> 2019-02-03 15:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327065679 Step 4 vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327066014 Comparison with https://padlet.com/magda02081996/6oje2eh4h28h
-->Both BioAreas contain extensive woodland and water bodies. Both contain parts of a big Mt Range (Epirus contains Pindus and Thrace Rodopi). Both BioAreas are facing similar hazards (ex river dams and road networks) and they also seem to share species like wolves, jackals, and deers, although Thrace has higher avian biodiversity. Epirus has more invasive fish than Thrace. In conclusion, the two BioAreas are similar in both their biota and abiota.

--> Comparison with https://padlet.com/hellga_g96/mmiqw3o7ioqb
     The two BioAreas share the same climate, only Evritania is more mountaneous. It is not as well protected as Epirus but it has high biodiversity. Given the fact that they are neighborhing areas, they share many species (ex golden eagle, the wild boar) and many abiotic characteristics (ex high altitudes, torrential waters). They both face the problem of habitat degradation because of dams and roads. 

Comparison with --> https://padlet.com/oleanabloom/Svalbard_NO?fbclid=IwAR0apHO2jCq_JDgLXC9BhNNjeZG1LrE7OQ-N_haFoC7WEpmDoErmi-a572g
These two BioAreas under comparison are vastly different, except for the fact that they are both higly protected. The climate is completely different, being alpine in the one and semi-polar in the other. Both areas harbour BioDiversity but Svaldar posses a much bigger number of sea and terrestrial mammals. Svaldar is much more effectively protected but it also seems to suffer much more due to the effect of climate change.

        

]]> 2019-02-03 15:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327066014 Myocastor coypus vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327069375 This sizeable rodent was introduced for commercial reasons, as a source of fur for the local fur merchants. After escaping from local fur farms, myocastor (or, as it is commonly known, Nutria) found its place among the indegenous species, destroying reed areas in its attempt to feed odd od them. Myocastor is listed among the 100 worst invasive species of all time.]]> 2019-02-03 16:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327069375 Mosquitofish vassosfair https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327071083 Gambusia affinis was introduced in Lake Pamvotis in the 1920's as an attempt to control the mosquito population. The mosquitofish is known as one of the worst invasive species of all time, as it feeds on fish eggs decreasing their reproductive efficiency and often attacks local fish, sometimes killing them in the process.

]]> 2019-02-03 16:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327071083 Evaluation https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327108412 I really like your work on the bioarea of Epirus. It has a coherent flow, with all the necessary details to make a good point. The organisation is very good. Your Bioarea looks excellent!]]> 2019-02-03 20:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/327108412 Evaluation (Georgia-Bio GR) georgia_gogou https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/329536089 Vasiliki your BioArea is looking excellent! Good work! Please if you want visit my BioArea and evaluated too! :)]]> 2019-02-09 22:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/329536089 BioArea Evaluation (Olga's BioArea GR) hellga_g96 https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/329546257 Vasiliki I really like your BioArea. It seems that Epirus is a very rich region in terms of biodiversity and a really well- studied area. Your information is very well organised and your photos and articles help me understand a lot about Epirus. Your BioArea is looking excellent!

**If you don't mind please check and evaluate my BioArea, too.]]> 2019-02-10 01:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/329546257 Bioarea Evaluation oleanabloom https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/329633354 Such a wealth of information on Epirus! I love that you included the fish examples because I feel that a lot of people forget aquatic invasions (at least I did until I read your padlet :P). I also like how well-organised the inforamtion is!
Your BioArea is looking excellent!!]]> 2019-02-10 18:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/vassosfair/g37n5dmyjbmc/wish/329633354