Researchers have warned that snakes, lizards, and other invasive species are being imported into the UK and northern Europe through cut flowers and ornamental plants.
The study published in Bioscience highlights the threat of these invasive species to food crops and the environment, particularly in previously snake-free Mediterranean islands.
The researchers emphasized that despite regulations, the high volume of plant shipments makes it challenging to detect these potentially harmful species.
Climate change is exacerbating the problem, as it increases the likelihood of disease-carrying insects like mosquitoes surviving in northern Europe.
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