Introduced species

Invasive Species An invasive species is one that is not native to a particular ecosystem and that does or is likely to cause harm to the environment and/or the economy (Exotic Species in Illinois). For example, a Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora). This rose, also known as the baby rose, it is native to eastern Asia, and was introduced to the U.S. in the late 1700’s. The baby rose impacts an environment, by forming dense thickets that invade pastures, and crowd native species (Plants). Invasive…

There are many species all over the world in many different ecosystems. But some of these species do not belong in the ecosystem they are in and these are called invasive species. Invasive species are non-native species of plants and animals introduced to an ecosystem usually by humans. The invasive species can thrive in an ecosystem where there are little to no natural predators and an abundance of resources. Due to these factors the invasive species can dominate an ecosystem and disrupt its…

What is an invasive species? According to the National Invasive Species Management Plan, an invasive species is defined as “a species that is non-native to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health”. Invasive species will look like they belong in the environment they are taking over, however, more than likely they are over-powering a native species in their own habitat. Would you be able to…

realize that this sacred and indigenous land is being harmed by invasive plants and animals that could destroy Hawaii’s numerous native plants and damage the life cycle of native animals. This major problem evolved in 1793 when Captain Vancouver introduced cattle to Hawaii (Info Grafik “Introduction of Cattle”). This establishment led to the extinction and injurious effects of native plants in Hawaii. Soon, huge amounts of ships came with people ready to live in the attractive paradise. All…

Increased flourishing of the markets, world trade, tourism expansion, export and import as well as accidental introduction of new plant species along with their mycorrhizal fungi has an ability to act as a threat to the habitats and biodiversity (Wyatt et al., 2014). It may encourage ecosystem degradation at scales of varied sizes. Invasiveness of alien species may potentially impact the mycorrhizal community and structure and functions of the environment in different ways (Manzoor, 2014). The…

invasive species (AIS) into new environments is a problem that has wreaked havoc on forest ecosystem throughout the entire world. AIS can have dire effects on the ecosystems they affect including altering the chemical makeup of the water and the availability of resources, including food. Invasive species pose an immense threat to indigenous species because “invasive species evolved with other competitors and native species evolved in the absence of invasive species. Thus, native species lack the…

The last time you saw an invasive species is more recent than you think it is. Plethoras of nonnative plant species such as the Orange Hawkweed, Meadow Hawkweed, Butter and Eggs, and Common Tansy have established themselves at home in and around the city of Babbitt. The mentioned weedy vegetation can also be found in close proximity around the Northeast Range High School. While all of these species have been identified to be problematic for quite some time, almost nothing has been done to stop…

Zebra Mussels Invasive species are pretty common this day and age. An Invasive species is a species of animal living in an ecosystem it does not live in naturally (NISC, 2006). Usually, when a new species is introduced into the ecosystem through humans, it does not have any natural predator. This means the species invading the ecosystem can reproduce all it can, taking the ecosystem over. However, animals aren’t the only organism that can invade ecosystems. Plants do it often, and have bad…

Invasive plants are an issue that we need to address because, they are causing a lot of damage to our infrastructure, animals, and other plants and are putting them in danger. “An invasive species is a plant, fungus, or animal species that is not native to a specific location (an introduced species), and that has a tendency to spread to a degree believed to cause damage to the environment, human economy or human health.”(Wikipedia) Although invasive plant can be used as a natural pesticide, they…

traveling on our well engineered vessels. Invasive species can travel just as easily in the cracks and crannies of even the best built vessels. The Coqui frogs native to Puerto Rico announced their arrival to the big island of Hawaii extremely loudly and are now threating to take route in Los Angeles as well; these frogs made their way to the US as tiny eggs through a seemingly harmless plant nursery trade and are not going away (Goldman 2015). Invasive species are often brought in and go…