Introduced Species

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Introduced Species
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This Presentation is a Skeleton

• Read the sections in your text, read essay on pg
  96

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Lessons to be Learned

• BE CAREFUL! Cats a cautionary tale
• Regulation of population is complex involving
  many members of the biotic community
• Relations are specific to the organisms in each
  particular ecosystem
• Might not be a pest at home

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Terms to Know- Two Ends of the Spectrum

• Naturalized Species introduced species joins
  native flora and fauna and does no measurable
  harm
• Invasive Species introduced species finds
  conditions very hospitable population explosion
  drives out native species