Explain five effects caused by introduction of invasive species in a self regulating ecosystem.

      

Explain five effects caused by introduction of invasive species in a self regulating ecosystem.

  

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Jim
1.Economic effects -billions of dollars in programs by state agencies to control invasive species.
2.Direct competition with native species.
3.Loss of species diversity – may cause native species to become endangered.
4.Short-circuit interactions in natural communities & disrupt natural food web.
5.Affect entire ecosystem functions as water availability and nutrient cycle.
jim items answered the question on April 12, 2018 at 15:57


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