Invasive Species

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What is an invasive species?

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An organism that is new to an environment and has a negative effect on that environment.

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How do invasive species affect native species?

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Invasive species increase in number quickly, leading to less food for native species.

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What is biodiversity?

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Different types of life in an ecosystem.

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What type of relationship does Kudzu have with native ground plants?

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Competition.

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Can invasive species be introduced to an ecosystem accidentally?

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True.

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What is an example of an invasive species?

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Kudzu, Zebra mussels, or Burmese pythons.

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What is the impact of invasive species on ecosystems?

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They can disrupt food chains, reduce biodiversity, and alter habitats.

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What is competition in ecology?

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When two or more species compete for the same resources in an ecosystem.

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What is a keystone species?

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A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.

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What is the difference between native and invasive species?

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Native species are naturally found in an area, while invasive species are introduced and can harm the ecosystem.

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