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What is the estimated annual cost of invasive species to the U.S. in terms of control efforts, lost crops, and damages?
What is the estimated annual cost of invasive species to the U.S. in terms of control efforts, lost crops, and damages?
120 billion U.S. dollars
What is the primary reason why invasive species are able to overwhelm native ecosystems in the U.S.?
What is the primary reason why invasive species are able to overwhelm native ecosystems in the U.S.?
Lack of natural climate and predators
What is the alternative strategy proposed by some individuals to control invasive species, besides the usual methods?
What is the alternative strategy proposed by some individuals to control invasive species, besides the usual methods?
Eating invasive species
What are some of the usual methods employed to control invasive species, according to the text?
What are some of the usual methods employed to control invasive species, according to the text?
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What is the concern raised by some individuals regarding the use of imported predators and genetically engineered species to control invasive species?
What is the concern raised by some individuals regarding the use of imported predators and genetically engineered species to control invasive species?
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What is the primary goal of authorities when controlling invasive species, according to the text?
What is the primary goal of authorities when controlling invasive species, according to the text?
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What is the term used to describe people who eat invasive species as a solution to the invasive species crisis?
What is the term used to describe people who eat invasive species as a solution to the invasive species crisis?
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What is one of the concerns scientists have about invasivores' efforts to control invasive species through eating them?
What is one of the concerns scientists have about invasivores' efforts to control invasive species through eating them?
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What is an example of an invasive species that has been successfully harvested and consumed, according to invasivores?
What is an example of an invasive species that has been successfully harvested and consumed, according to invasivores?
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What is a concern about the popularity of invasive species as a food source?
What is a concern about the popularity of invasive species as a food source?
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What is a limitation of invasivores' approach, according to conservation experts?
What is a limitation of invasivores' approach, according to conservation experts?
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What is a potential risk associated with handling lionfish, if not done correctly?
What is a potential risk associated with handling lionfish, if not done correctly?
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