Invasive species have a very negative effect on the native species in an area. They can cause a variety of problems from competition for food resources to introducing a new disease that the native species is not immune to. Larval amphibians do not have the defenses to handle introduced predators such as fish in their environment. Therefore introducing fish into these once safe and fish-free water sources will have a huge effect on amphibian population (Wells 825). Reversal of theses introductions
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I think that invasive species are invaders. An invasive species are living organisms that are non-native species in particular environment. In other words‚ it is an imported species that has a tendency to spread and is capable of damaging the environment‚ the human economy and human health. Some of these invasive creatures have caused the extinction of whole species and have caused irreparable damage to the surrounding ecosystem. For example‚ alien insects‚ organisms‚ plants cause damage to crops
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grasses as well as invasive grasses. Native and Invasive species play a big role in our ecosystem. Native species make it so we don’t have to use as many fertilizers‚ use less water‚ keep the air around you cleaner‚ provide shelter and food for wildlife etc. Invasive grass species are bad because for one they are obviously not native to the area and can colonize habitats and exclude the native plants. Did you know a Dandelion is an invasive species? Well it is it from Europe but can be commonly found
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LAB #3 TITLE: SPECIES DIVERSITY AIM: To determine how moisture content of sand influences the distribution of fauna along a sandy beach. MATERIALS: 100m transect‚1m x 1m quadrat‚shovel‚30cm ruler‚40cm x40cm sieve‚ digital probe‚ sweep net PROCEDURE: 1. The area was selected for the 100m transect to be laid. 2. The transect was carefully placed ensuring that the end of the transect was in the moist part of sand. 3. The quadrat was placed along the transect on either sides. 4
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SPECIES‚COMMUNITY AND ECOSYSTEM SP | SPECIES1.Every different living thing is called a species2.Examples:a) A sparrow is a species of bird.b)A pigeon is another species of bird.3.Individuals from the same species have the same appearance and characteristics.4.Individuals from the same species are able to reproduce among themselves. | | POPULATION1.A group of the same species living together in the same habitat forms a population. 2.EXAMPLES:a)A group of sparrows living together forms a
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PROTECTION OF NATIVE SPECIES There are numerous ways that non-native or exotic species can have a negative impact on our environment and the diversity of life on our planet. The statistics are very alarming and more attention should be paid to the problem and finding a solution to the problem before the cost is more than we can bear. When compared with other threats to Biodiversity‚ the introduction of exotic species ranks second with habit destruction ranking first for being the cause of extinction
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the late century‚ extinction becomes common topic in our daily discussion and debates. An average of 27‚000 species is currently extinct each year and there is a possibility of 22% of extinction in the overall species if action is not taken. Animal extinction is due to human immorality and irresponsible behavior just for their own benefits. Since the year 1600‚ a total of 83 mammals species are known to have become extinct. Wildlife population depleted the trade in live animals‚ damaged habitats
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Exotic plant invasions are causing profound changes to ecosystems around the world. However‚ it is difficult to generalise about their effects on ecosystem properties‚ since these vary according to the traits of the invading species‚ and the properties of the invaded vegetation and habitat. Yet‚ knowing the inherent functional traits of an exotic invasive plant could improve understanding of its invasion success and impact‚ since plant traits affect ecosystem properties such as through fall distribution
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INTERDEPENDENCE BETWEEN THE SPECIES INTERACTION BETWEEN PLANTS AND ANIMALS: Animals are depending upon plants for their food shelter and also for various things. ANIMALS HELP PLANTS IN DIFFERENT WAYS 1.Many animals are involved in the pollination in plants. 2.Fruits and seeds of many plants are dispersed by animals 3.Decomposers convert organic substances into inorganic substances so that plants can absorb them easily. SPECIES INTERACTION All types of relationship between organisms can
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of the Caribbean islands‚ decolonization‚ economic modernization and the globalization of tourism. When most of the islands became independent from foreign rule they needed to build up a working economy. Some of the bigger more resource rich island nations started to produce and export goods but many of the smaller island states did not have this opportunity. When tourism started to grow‚ both types of islands benefitted a lot from it‚ but it was the most important for the smaller islands that had
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