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

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