Introduced Species

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Introduced Species

• Introduced Species
• Invasive Species

• Species that are now found outside of their
  normal range. These species are also referred to
  as non-native, exotic and non-indigenous.
• Species that can out-compete native species are
  considered invasive.

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• Species are being transported by humans as a
  result of increased international trade and
  travel
• Animals- hardiness flexibility in terms of
  requirements for food shelter.
• Plants- flexibility in soil requirements
  method of pollination
• High reproductive rate.

• How are invasive species so easily transported?
• Factors that make more likely to survive in new
  environment

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• 5. Damage caused by invasive species!

• Introduced species are thought to be the second
  most important factor in species extinction,
  after habitat loss.

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ARIZONA Invasive species-Common carp
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ARIZONA Invasive Species- Tamarisk Tree
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Northern Snakehead Fish