Invasive Alien Species

• 1.

  Name the invasive species

• Cercopithecidae

• Asian Carp

• Cornus florida

• Water hycanith

Fill in the blank- Invasive alien species are plants, animals or _________

Examples of intentional reasons for introducing Invasive Alien Species

• The zebra mussel wanted to go for a swim

• The Kudzu plant was introduced for house decor

• Beetles love to fly

• Lionfish was introduced to manage increasing prey

What was the main purpose behind introducing the European starling species?

• European starling was introduced for its melodious song

• European starling was introduced to control agricultural pests

• European starling was introduced for its colorful feathers

• European starling was introduced to control invasive plant species

Where is Kudzu plant found?

• East North America

• South Asia

• Western Europe

• East Asia

Why was European rabbit introduced

• It looked cute

• The extinction of the grey wolves previous prey needed a new animal

• They sneaked aboard a plane

• People liked hunting them

Was Emerald Ash border introduced intentionally

• Yes

• No

Where is the zebra mussel originally from?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• North America

What is the primary purpose of introducing the European rabbit?

• It was introduced for its fur

• European rabbit was introduced to control agricultural pests

• European rabbit was introduced for its meat

• European rabbit was introduced for its burrowing abilities

Where is the common starling originally from?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• North America