INVASIVE SPECIEs
NVASIVE SPECIES
Instructions: Watch videos:
and answer all of the questions fully! You will need to use outside sources (scholarly and unbiased if possible) 2 at least and please cite them!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spTWwqVP_2s
- What is an invasive species?
- How do invasive species spread?
- What is the difference between an alien species and an invasive species?
- How do invasive species threaten native wildlife?
- What methods are being used to stop further spread of invasive species?
- Find an invasive species from the region or country you are from, and write a one page (double spaced, 12 point font) summary about it. Include the name, type of animal, how it got there, if there are any plans to remove it, and if so what, it’s impact on the ecosystem it moved into, and any fun facts you want to share, or find super interesting! Also, include a photo of the species you choose.
Answer preview
Invasive species cause an adverse threat to biodiversity; many of them damage the habitation, cause loss of resources and also cause economic loss (Walsh, Carpenter & Vander Zanden, 2016). Invasive species can be defined as organisms either plants, animals, bacteria or fungus that are not native and have adverse effects on the regional environment, economy or even public health. Note that not all introduced species are invasive, and it is not necessary that invasive species come fro…
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