Biodiversity - introduced species

Question 1

Introduced species

Answer 1

Non - native species that humans have moved either intentionally or accidentally to new geographic locations

Question 2

Naturalised species

Answer 2

Introduced species that become established within wild communities

Question 3

Invasive species

Answer 3

Introduced species that spread rapidly and eliminate natural species - reducing species diversity.

Question 4

Effect of invasive species

Answer 4

Have a negative impact on environment since they will outcompete natural species or prey on them they will have a competitive advantage over the natural species since their natural predators, parasites and pathogens will not be present there.