The introduction of exotic or invasive species greatly affects the ecosystem, and the biodiversity of that region. These species are introduced in multiple ways, such as, intentionally releasing exotic or invasive species to hunt for sport. As well as, accidentally and unknowingly transporting an organism to a habitat it will thrive on but destroy the ecosystem. Exotic an invasive species are very harmful to local food webs and ecosystems, because they will try to fill a niche that is already filled in that ecosystem by another animal. These foreign species pose a serious issue to the environment and those who live in it.
Exotic an invasive species are released in one of two ways either on purpose or not. Those who release their pets or other numbers of exotic species intentionally do so for either the sport of hunter whatever species they released, or they just can’t handle their pets and so they release them. This is a dilemma because, not only is that kind of hunting illegal an immoral, it will cost you a hefty fine as well. Also the invasive species will adapt to their new environment, for example, North African and Burmese Pythons can now be found the Everglades in Florida. This is very foreboding because now we have exotic and dangerous species prowling where they weren’t before and they are taking the place of other organisms in the food chain.
Exotic an invasive species are released in one of two ways either on purpose or not. Those who release their pets or other numbers of exotic species intentionally do so for either the sport of hunter whatever species they released, or they just can’t handle their pets and so they release them. This is a dilemma because, not only is that kind of hunting illegal an immoral, it will cost you a hefty fine as well. Also the invasive species will adapt to their new environment, for example, North African and Burmese Pythons can now be found the Everglades in Florida. This is very foreboding because now we have exotic and dangerous species prowling where they weren’t before and they are taking the place of other organisms in the food chain.
Another way exotic an invasive species are released is accidentally. This could happen, for example, by travelling from foreign areas back to the dock or port you sailed to can even be a cause. An example of this is the Zebra Mussel which attaches to the ship and when it docks some fall off or are in the ships ballast which will later be released; they destroy ecosystems by mass reproduction an overconsumption of the accessible food source. Another form of unintentional introduction is the accidental spreading of a plant into the wild. All of these have negative effects on the environment and ecosystems in which this is occurring.
The introduction of exotic species is an issue we must stop. If this is not stopped then ecosystems and habitats will be ravaged and destroyed. We must prevent this from happening. Invasive an exotic species is a huge issue which needs some solutions. These foreign species pose a serious issue to the environment and those who live in it.
The introduction of exotic species is an issue we must stop. If this is not stopped then ecosystems and habitats will be ravaged and destroyed. We must prevent this from happening. Invasive an exotic species is a huge issue which needs some solutions. These foreign species pose a serious issue to the environment and those who live in it.
Here is the story of the pic above..Of the Gator and Python..Wildlife researchers with the South Florida Natural Resources Center found the dead, headless python in October 2005 after it apparently tried to digest a 6-foot-long (2-meter-long) American alligator. "Clearly if [pythons] can kill an alligator, they can kill other species," Frank Mazzotti, a University of Florida wildlife professor, told the Associated Press. "There had been some hope that alligators can control Burmese pythons. … This [event] indicates to me it's going to be an even draw."