EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Invasive alien species are animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms entered and established in the environment from outside of their natural habitat. They reproduce rapidly, out-compete native species for food, water and space, and are one of the main causes of global biodiversity loss.

Detailed explanation-2: -An invasive floating plant known as a water hyacinth can be found in water bodies all over the world. These invasive species seriously damage a variety of ecosystem lifeforms by preventing sunlight from entering and oxygen levels from rising in water systems.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most common characteristics of invasive species are rapid reproduction and growth, high dispersal ability, ability to survive on various food types, and in a wide range of environmental conditions and the ability to adapt physiologically to new conditions, called phenotypic plasticity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Introduced species, also called alien species, are those that have been moved by humans to an environment where they didn’t occur naturally. The term can refer to animals, plants, fungi, or microorganisms that are non-native to an area. Species introduction can be accidental or intentional.