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Effects of foreign species introduction on an ecosystem
Title: Effects of foreign species introduction on an ecosystem
Category: Science & Technology / Biology
Details: Words: 660 | Pages: 2.8 (approximately 235 words/page)
Effects of foreign species introduction on an ecosystem
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The effects of foreign species introduction on an ecosystem
The effects of foreign species introduction into an ecosystem are very profound. From small microorganisms to species of large mammals, many foreign species introductions occur every day. New implications of their introduction are found just as often.
When a foreign species is introduced into an ecosystem, often the ecosystem contains no natural predators for the new species. This lack …showed first 75 words of 660 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 660 total…species is introduced, the ecosystem is often not prepared to deal with the new competition. Because the predator-prey relationship is important in controlling the population, and the new species may not have any predators, the population may explode. The materials available may be compromised for the more beneficial organisms, and overall the biotic potential and carrying capacity will decrease. At least, until the new organism finds its niche and can contribute to the ecological community.
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