Sonntag, 2. Oktober 2011

In terms of evolution should we be concerned about invasive species?

In terms of evolution we should be concerned about invasive species. Invasive species are brought into an environment they are not familiar with, and in which they have never lived in before. As an result these animals do not have a natural predator and their reproduction rate is going to increase rapidly. In addition to that, invasive species impact the food chain found in their new environment as they can eat anything they want without being stopped as they don't have a natural predator.
Therefore, in terms of evolution we should be concerned about invasive species as they can survive, not necessarily due to their fitness, but due to the lack of a natural predator, which would normally keep their population on a decent level. 

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