Introduction of Invasive Species
Species that are brought from one ecosystem to another
What are Invasive Species?
Invasive Species are organisms that have been transported to another ecosystem, and can be harmful to the organisms currently living there. Although invasive species can be introduced naturally, they are frequently transmitted by human activities such as cargo transport and exploration.
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed seem like the belong in the Midwest of America, being featured in many forms of media. The plant actually came from Russia, where it is likely that a batch of crop seed that was sent to America was contaminated by the weed. These plants are actually very dangerous in large quantities, since thousands of them can appear in a gust of wind and completely cover towns. They even have thorns on them that hurt anyone who touches them. When they first arrived, they killed a lot the growing crops by stealing the resources for growing. They are still a problem today, and it will be very difficult to get them under control because of how far they have spread.
Brown Marmorated Stinkbug
The Brown Marmorated Stinkbug is one of the most well-known house hold pests in the Northeast of the United States, especially in New Jersey. However, it it actually native to eastern Asia. The bug is thought to have been introduced to North America by staying on cargo. The bug was first noticed in North America in 1998 in Pennsylvania, and it has been spreading through the country ever since. Nowadays, these bugs can easily infest homes since they have no natural predators. Stinkbugs have glands that secrete a foul-smelling liquid that makes them unappealing to predators, so they essentially get free reign without fear of being eaten.
