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What is an example of an invasive species entering a food chain because of humans interfering with the ecosystem?

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An example is A few well-known examples include the unintentional introduction of the West Nile virus, chestnut blight, the South American fire ant, zebra mussels, Burmese Invasive carp are fast-growing, aggressive, and adaptable fish that are outcompeting native fish species for food and habitat in much of the mid-section Water hyacinth is a plant native to South America that has become an invasive species in many parts of the world
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Hey there!

1 ) Burmese Pythons: Originally from Southeast Asia, these pythons have become an invasive species in the Florida Everglades. They were introduced there as pets and were either released or escaped. They eat smaller animals like wood storks, Key Largo wood rats, and limpkins, and larger animals like alligators and bobcats. Additionally, they are taking the food and space of other natural predators.

2) European Starlings : Native to Eurasia and North Africa, these birds have become one of the most common examples of invasive species in North America. They were brought to the U.S. by Eugene Schieffelin, a Shakespeare enthusiast, who was attempting to introduce the U.S. to all the types of birds in Shakespeare’s plays. European Starlings are damaging in more than a few ways. They result in millions of dollars of lost crops such as grapes, cherries, blueberries, and even apples. In addition, they eat and defecate in cow feed, which spreads disease among cattle and humans alike.

3) Common Carp: Also known as the European Carp, these fish are native to Europe and Asia. They were introduced across the globe through various means; however, they were specifically introduced to the U.S. as a solution for the demand for fresh fish. This fish destroys natural habitats by reducing water clarity and destroying the habitats of native fish and amphibians. They uproot plants and release sediment drained nutrients causing algal flowers .

I hope I have helped !

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