EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -The National Park Service defines a invasive species as non-native species that causes harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health (Executive Order 13751).

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Other terms for “invasive species” Pest species. Nuisance species. Weeds (or weedy, usually in reference to plants) Harmful non-native species.

Detailed explanation-4: -An invasive species is an organism that is not indigenous, or native, to a particular area. Invasive species can cause great economic and environmental harm to the new area.