Download The Invasive Species Nutria

The Invasive Species Nutria
aka
Myocastor coypus
By: Zack Nemcick
About Nutria:
 Scientific Name: Mycocastor coypus
 Common Name: Nutria (also called
coypu)
 Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Rodentia
Distribustion
This member of the rodent family is native to South America. and
it was introduced both accidentally and purposely in the waterways in several American
states.
The species has proved to be overly destructive of habitats in some areas, creating
problems for muskrats and waterfowl.
EFFECTS ON PEOPLE
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This animal eats rooted plants like tomato,
carrots witch effects the herbivores then the
carnivores.
EFFECTS ON ECOSYSTEM
FOOD WEB
RESONS FOR SUCCESS
ISSUES FOR THE FUTURE