Discussion Topic
Topic #1 Invasive or Alien Species
Invasive or alien species have decimated natural ecosystems and cost us untold millions of dollars in environmental damage.
- Define what constitutes aninvasive oralien species.
- Why, in general, do invasive species pose such a serious problem for natural ecosystems?
- Selectone invasive species from the list below (be sure it is different from your classmates) address the following:
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- Where did this species come from and where and how was it introduced?
- What effect has this species had on the ecosystem?
- Provide one new interesting or surprising fact about your species.