Question

Give an example of a nonnative species that was introduced into an ecosystem that had a negative impact on the indigenous (native) species and describe what happened.

Answer 1

The Gypsy Moth, Nutria, Zebra Mussel, Hydrilla, Sea Lamprey and Kudzu are examples of non-natives that have caused massive economic and ecological losses in new locations because the natural controls of their native ecosystems were not there.

Non-native species can provide services useful to humans, particularly in facilitating many contemporary needs of ... For example, D. polymorpha has both numerous negative and positive effects on natural ecosystems.