Invasive species are an important threat to biodiversity and can be very costly to humans. It is interesting to think about what allows and what are the consequences of adding a new species to a community.
Further Reading
1) Invasive Species- http://www.eoearth.org/article/Invasive_species
2) Marine Invasive species - http://www.eoearth.org/article/Marine_invasive_species
3) Aquatic Invasive Species- http://www.eoearth.org/article/Aquatic_invasive_species
4) Invasion Fact Sheet- http://www.eoearth.org/article/Invasion_fact_sheet
Powerpoint Presentation
Invasive Species Slideshow- http://www.slideshare.net/secret/bL1TCLiLtoH5Np
Expected Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course a fully engaged student should be able to
- discuss threats caused by invasive species
- discuss strategies to exclude or eliminate invasive species
- discuss some invasive species in Texas
- discuss factors that allow species to invade new communities
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