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Non-native species

Non-native species. Organisms that have been moved from one location to another where they did not originally live. May be intentional (movement of food sources) Or unintentional (rats on ships) Effect on environment is unpredictable. Effects. Innocuous – no significant effect on ecosystem

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Non-native species

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  1. Non-native species • Organisms that have been moved from one location to another where they did not originally live. • May be intentional (movement of food sources) • Or unintentional (rats on ships) • Effect on environment is unpredictable

  2. Effects • Innocuous – no significant effect on ecosystem • Beneficial – affects ecosystem in beneficial way • Destructive – harms ecosystem and affects the balance • http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/issues/restoration/non-natives/

  3. Invasive species • Non-native species which outcompetes or preys upon other native organisms. • Alters ecological balance

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