FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST SUCCESSION
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Question
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A non-native plant is introduced into a divers, mature ecosystem. Assuming that the non-native plant has no natural enemies and that it thrives in the ecosystem, how will it affect the community?
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The native species will become more like the new plant
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The number of native species will decrease
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The number of native species will not be affected at all
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The native species will become extinct
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -These species can cause costly economic and ecological damage each year including crop decimation, clogging of water facilities and waterways, wildlife and human disease transmission, threats to fisheries, increased fire vulnerability, and adverse effects for ranchers and farmers.
Detailed explanation-2: -May impact wildlife in a variety of ways, including by breeding and spreading swiftly to take over a territory. May reduce biodiversity by causing the extinction of native animals and flora. Taking advantage of native species and outcompeting them for food or other resources are examples of direct threats.
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