Invasive Species

An organism that is not native (from) a particular ecosystem.

• invasive species

• biodiversity

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variety of life

• invasive species

• biodiversity

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What 3 characteristics must an introduced species have to be considered "Invasive?"

• adapt to the new area easily

• reproduce quickly

• hide from predators

• harm property, economy, and or local ecosystem.

Complete the sentence:

An invasive species eat native prey, which ___________ food available for active predators.

• decrease

• increase

• does not affect

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An invasive species overpopulates an area and kills off native species, which causes an increase in biodiversity.

• True

• False

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What invasive species was accidently introduced to the Great Lakes because they clung to ships?

• Mongoose

• Zebra mussels

• Burmese pythons

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What invasive species was released into the wild by pet owners?

• Mongoose

• Zebra mussels

• Burmese pythons

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What invasive species were brought from India to Hawaii by sugar cane farmers to control the rat population?

• Mongoose

• Zebra mussels

• Burmese pythons

What are two examples of invasive species found in the United States?

• Giraffe

• Asian Carp

• Kudzu

• Rattlesnake

What are 2 reasons invasive species dominate their new ecosystem?

• No natural predators

• Does not destroy habitat of native species.

• Outcompete native species for food.

• Lack of increasing factors to control population size

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