Invasive Species |
![]() Species can be native to their habitat, that means they occur naturally. Exotic species are not native to an area. Sometimes an exotic species will overwhelm native species, when this happens the exotic species is called an invasive species. Exotic species can harm native species by competing for resources. They can upset predator prey relationships and they can overrun a habitat. Many exotic species are introduced intentionally. Introduction of Exotic Species - Humans introduce some exotic species, others species expand their ranges naturally. | Did You Know?![]() ... exotic species can take over an area and compete with native species for resources. What Do You Think?![]() NatureFiles
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