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An invasive species can eat or defeat the original species, disrupt the environmental balance.
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10 Interesting Fact About Invasive Species
10 Interesting Fact About Invasive Species
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An invasive species can eat or defeat the original species, disrupt the environmental balance.
Most invasive species come from their area of origin who do not have natural predators in their invasion.
Invasive species can bring new diseases that can affect native and human species.
Some invasive species can help in controlling pests or producing food, such as nile fish and honeybees.
Invasive species can change the nature of soil and water, reduce the availability of resources for original species.
Some invasive species can grow very quickly and cover the original vegetation, such as KUDZU and Air Hyacinth.
Invasive species can add significant environmental management costs, as seen in species such as Zebra Mussel and Asian Carp.
Most invasive species are introduced by humans, through transportation or global trade.
Invasive species can change the pattern of migration and behavior of native animals, as seen in brown birds that migrate.
Invasive species can pose a threat to human health, as seen in Aedes mosquitoes that carry the Zika and Malaria viruses.
