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What is the difference between invasive species, nonnative species, indigenous species. Make sure a second grader can understand and list 3 for each.
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Invasive species are plants or animals that are not native to a specific ecosystem, but have been introduced there and are causing harm.
Nonnative species are plants or animals that are not originally from a certain place, but have been introduced there and are able to live in the new environment without causing harm.
Indigenous species are plants or animals that are native to a specific ecosystem, meaning they have always lived there and are an important part of the ecosystem.
Examples of invasive species:
1. Zebra mussels in the Great Lakes
2. Burmese pythons in the Everglades
3. Japanese knotweed in the UK
Examples of nonnative species:
1. Dandelions in North America
2. Honeybees in North America
3. European starlings in North America
Examples of indigenous species:
1. Bald eagles in North America
2. Redwoods in California
3. Kangaroos in Australia
Nonnative species are plants or animals that are not originally from a certain place, but have been introduced there and are able to live in the new environment without causing harm.
Indigenous species are plants or animals that are native to a specific ecosystem, meaning they have always lived there and are an important part of the ecosystem.
Examples of invasive species:
1. Zebra mussels in the Great Lakes
2. Burmese pythons in the Everglades
3. Japanese knotweed in the UK
Examples of nonnative species:
1. Dandelions in North America
2. Honeybees in North America
3. European starlings in North America
Examples of indigenous species:
1. Bald eagles in North America
2. Redwoods in California
3. Kangaroos in Australia
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