The Effects Of Foreign Species Introduction On An Ecosystem
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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 a ....
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.... will be less available for the native species.
Once the new species has found its ecological niche however, balance begins to
restore itself.
When the biodiversity in the ecosystem is reduced, the ability of the
ecosystem to grow, or the biotic potential, is as well reduced. More species
residing in an ecosystem which depend on each other allows for a greater chance
of survival and perpetuation. This may occur for several reasons, for example a
bee and a flower. The bee requires the pollen ....
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