Invasive Species

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a non-native organism that spreads rapidly in a new environment, often causing harm to native species and ecosystems.

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What is the main reason invasive species thrive in new environments?

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Invasive species often thrive due to the lack of natural predators in their new environment.

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What impact do invasive species have on native populations?

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Invasive species can lead to a decline or extinction of native populations by competing for resources, predation, or introducing diseases.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives, providing food, water, shelter, and other necessities for survival.

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What is a niche?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism within its habitat, including how it obtains resources and interacts with other organisms.

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What are some examples of invasive species?

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Examples of invasive species include Zebra Mussels, Asian Carp, and Feral Swine.

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What does 'non-native' mean in the context of species?

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Non-native refers to species that are not originally from a specific area and have been introduced, often by human activity.

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What is the difference between an invasive species and a native species?

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Native species are those that naturally occur in a specific area, while invasive species are introduced and can disrupt local ecosystems.

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How do invasive species affect ecosystems?

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Invasive species can alter ecosystems by changing food webs, outcompeting native species, and disrupting nutrient cycles.

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What is the term for the introduction of a species to a new environment?

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The introduction of a species to a new environment is called 'species introduction' or 'biological invasion'.