Causes
How are invasive species primarily spread?
How does an invasive species affect the economy?
It puts a temporary dent in it due to money being put towards controlling the species
Zebra mussel
South and Central America
How does climate and weather effect invasive species?
They are often forced to move due to the weather.
What is the most significant long-term effect of invasive species?
Loss in habitat
Where are zebra mussels native to?
Russia and Ukraine
What disease do Iguanas carry?
Salmonella
What is an intentional way they are spread?
Humans releasing them into the wild.
What can invasive species do to other species in the long-run?
kill them off
How does buckthorn contribute to erosion?
It shades other plants on the forest floor
Where does the Burmese python come from?
Southeast Asia
What happens when a species does not have natural predators?
They spread and breed quickly
How do they affect humans?
They can effect human health
Where did Buckthorn come from?
Europe
When were lionfish first seen?
Mid 1980's
How can people avoid spreading invasive species?
Cleaning off their supplies and not realising their pets
What can they do to the ecosystem?
Temporarily alter it
How is Minnesota fighting against invasive species?
Regulation on the transport of water, prohibited invasive species, and transport prohibitions.
As of 2016, how many North Pacific sea stars are there?
12 million