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What is the definition of Native and Indigenous species?
What is the definition of Native and Indigenous species?
- Species that are harmful or destructive to natural communities
- Species that are intentionally introduced by people
- Species that naturally occur or originate in a geographical region (correct)
- Species that displace native species and degrade habitats
What is the key difference between Alien and Exotic species?
What is the key difference between Alien and Exotic species?
- Alien species are native to the area, while Exotic species are not
- Alien species displace native species, while Exotic species spread diseases
- Alien species are accidentally released into new areas, while Exotic species are intentionally introduced (correct)
- Alien species are always harmful, while Exotic species are not
What defines Nuisance and Noxious species?
What defines Nuisance and Noxious species?
- Any species that interfere with requirements of people (correct)
- Species that are always harmful to natural communities
- Species that displace native species and degrade habitats
- Species that are native to a geographical region
How are Invasive species defined?
How are Invasive species defined?
What are the potential impacts of Invasive marine species?
What are the potential impacts of Invasive marine species?
How were all invasive non-native species introduced?
How were all invasive non-native species introduced?
What are the principal mechanisms of marine algal invasions?
What are the principal mechanisms of marine algal invasions?
Why are native species often unable to compete with invasive species?
Why are native species often unable to compete with invasive species?
What are the reported reasons for the increased invasion rates of species into the Baltic Sea?
What are the reported reasons for the increased invasion rates of species into the Baltic Sea?
How can algae spread rapidly and grow in the absence of their natural herbivores?
How can algae spread rapidly and grow in the absence of their natural herbivores?
What factors influence marine macroalgal invasions?
What factors influence marine macroalgal invasions?
What may be a major factor controlling the susceptibility of a community to invasion?
What may be a major factor controlling the susceptibility of a community to invasion?
When does a community become susceptible to invasion according to the study discussed?
When does a community become susceptible to invasion according to the study discussed?
In what situations can a community become susceptible to invasion according to the study discussed?
In what situations can a community become susceptible to invasion according to the study discussed?
What can contribute to the resistance to herbivory?
What can contribute to the resistance to herbivory?
How can ships contribute to the spread of aquatic organisms?
How can ships contribute to the spread of aquatic organisms?
