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Day 12 – Threats to Sustainability SCI 10 Ecosystems Alien Species Alien species: aka introduced species, nonnative species, exotic species Species introduced to new parts of the world Can be invasive species: take over habitat of native species Outcompetes native species for food or other resources Native species: species that naturally inhabits an area Alien species often introduced accidentally i.e. in ballasts of ships Zebra mussels Alien species sometimes introduced by humans to control another organism Mosquito fish Project – Alien Species You will research a single alien species located in Canada Prepare an informative assignment on the organism. (PowerPoint, Windows Movie Maker, Poster, Brochure or magazine article) Inform others on the impact this organism is having on the ecosystem. Project – Alien Species Brief general description of the organism is given (origin, appearance, size, life span, food sources, natural habitat) Described how the organism arrived in Canada Current location of the organism in Canada is given Described what the Canadian ecosystem looked like before the arrival of the organism Described what the Canadian ecosystem looked like after the arrival of the organism Clear explanation of the problems and impact the organism is having on the ecosystem Clearly explained possible solutions to address the problems caused by the organism Bibliography DUE: Step 2 – Start Researching http://www.invasivespeciesns.ca/ Look under “Invasive species” then choose “aquatic” or “terrestrial”
