AP Environmental Science / Unit 9: Global Change
9.8 Invasive Species
Notes
Invasive species are introduced, spread rapidly, and harm ecosystems. They often are generalists or r-selected and lack natural predators.
- Examples: zebra mussels, kudzu, cane toads, Burmese pythons.
- Controls: inspections, removal, biological control.
Practice
Invasive species often succeed because they:
No checks.
Zebra mussels harm the Great Lakes by:
Filter feeders that spread fast.
Cleaning boats between lakes helps prevent:
Hitchhiking organisms.
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