Effects Of Invasive species To The Ecosystem

Invasive species are species that have been introduced into a new area they have never been to before. They tend to do very well compared to the indigeous species in that particular area. This results to various negative outcomes to the species in the ecosystem.

Are invasive and exotic species similar?

They share some similarities but interact defferently with the ecosystem.

Invasive species can be confused with the exotic species as they are both non-indigenous species. They are both species that have introduced to a new area they arenot native at. Invasive species tend to displace the native species and even alter the entire ecoystem. While the exotic species tend to lend in causing no harm to the native species.

What gives the invasive species an upper hand?

Invasive species have the ability to :
Grow fast
Reproduce rapidly
Adapt easily to a new environment
Withstand different environmental conditions
Wide food preference
Successful dominance
Easily associate with human

So what are the effects of these invasive species?

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