Science
Invasive species.
Definition
Non-native organisms introduced to an ecosystem where they lack natural predators or competitors, allowing them to spread rapidly and cause ecological or economic harm. Invasive species are a leading cause of biodiversity loss worldwide.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 Zebra mussels clogging water intake pipes in the Great Lakes
- 2 Kudzu vine smothering native plants across the southeastern United States
- 3 Cane toads in Australia poisoning native predators that try to eat them