Causes
An event or action that leads to a new event
Is there a threat of extinction to other species?
Yes, some species are dying out and being force to leave their natural habitat.
Is there a lack of food for Lionfish?
No, they eat just about anything.
What are the 3 groups of the food web?
Producers, Primary and Secondary Consumers
What is a cycle?
A cycle is something that follows the same order of events over and over again
What is the main abiotic cause?
Good habitat that helps the Lionfish survive and thrive
Swimming and exploring the ocean can become unsafe due to the Lionfish's venomous spikes.
Chemical factors?
Extra algae from chemicals provides more food for Shrimp which are then eaten by Lionfish
What is Coral?
Producer
What is the water cycle?
Water->Vapor->Rain->Water
What is the main biotic cause?
Tons of prey
What happens to the ocean?
Large increase in algae and loss of natural cleaners.
Human factors?
It is believed that they have dumped Lionfish in the water which leads to the invasion
What is a Shark?
Secondary Consumer
What is the carbon cycle
C02->Plants->Oxygen->Consumers
What did Humans do that caused the invasion of Lionfish? Opinion based on many scientists research
Dumped Lionfish into the ocean.
What happens to the food web?
Species are removed that produce and consume food which can lead to a high increase in algae.
Biotic
High amounts of other fish, coral and algae
What is the Lionfish?
It is both a primary and secondary consumer.
How do humans impact the carbon cycle?
What did humans do that caused the invasion of Lionfish? (Answer 2)
It is unknown
What is mainly affected?
Coral
Abiotic Factors
Increased shade and camouflage, good water
What do Shrimp eat?
Algae
How do humans impact the water cycle
Using chemicals that cause excessive algae which prevents some water from evaporating