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Invader Species

Yellow floating heart The yellow floating heart came for Mediterranean area. They brought it for its ornamental value. The problem of the plant is that it kills native species by making the area low in oxygen. Source: Oregon of agriculture. Wild boar (pig)

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Invader Species

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  1. Yellow floating heart The yellow floating heart came for Mediterranean area. They brought it for its ornamental value. The problem of the plant is that it kills native species by making the area low in oxygen. Source: Oregon of agriculture Wild boar (pig) The wild boar came from Eurasia to the U.S in 1500s and they damage native plants and crops. Source: www. Invasivespeciesinfo. Gov Invader Species Not in alphabetical order – Ms. K

  2. Mute Swan The mute swan came from Asia, Europe, Africa. It came in 1800s. They brought it for ornamental value. We call it an invader species because it is increasing in number and its affecting the other water animals and native ecosystem. Source: www.wikipedia.com Kudzu The kudzu came from Japan in1876. It was brought for erosion control. The problem is that it kills the native plants by smothering them, it grows a foot every day. Source: Oregon of agriculture

  3. Mexican fruit fly The Mexican fruit fly came from Mexico and Central America in 1927. It was first found in Texas. The larva attacks particularly grapefruit and pear. Source: www.wikipedia.com by: Marili Pineda

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