keep them caged
Post on 30-Dec-2015
57 Views
Preview:
DESCRIPTION
TRANSCRIPT
Invasive species: is a species that is non-native to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.
More than $10 billion dollars are spend in the US each year to control or prevent invasive species
Florida alone has over 4,500 invasive species
• Rapid growth• Short life cycle• Deep root system in
plants
•Ability to grow in a wide range of habitats•High number of seeds produced•Long seed dormancy
• Resistant to grazing• Animals reproduce at high
rates• Are highly competitive for
resources• Able to grow in diverse
habitats
Burmese Python
Brazilian Pepper Tree
Florida Holly
Lionfish
Blue Tilapia
Walking Catfish
Cuban Tree Frog
• Give unwanted pet away
• Do not pack pest when you travel
• Clean boat when going from one water way to another
• Do not release aquarium fish or plants
top related