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Why are invasive species a threat to biodiversity

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Invasive species cause more damage than some pollutants. Almost half of the native species in America are endangered because of invasive species. Compared to other threats to biodiversity, invasive introduced species rank second only to habitat destruction, such as forest clearing.

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Invasive species cause more damage than some pollutants. Almost half of the native species in America are endangered because of invasive species. Compared to other threats to biodiversity, invasive introduced species rank second only to habitat destruction, such as forest clearing.

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