Some non-indigenous species don't cause problems in their new environment
- but they are not called "invasive." This term is for those that "cause
trouble" one way or another.
A couple of months ago we were snorkeling in the Turks and Caicos islands,
which are less developed than many other places,
Hi
I am a chemist and not an ecologist but I'm very interested in this thread
since I enjoy the wetlands area close to Sacramento near the Davis Yolo
Causeway. I wondered and am interested in this invasive or progression type
question. I saw that there was a species called Purple Loosestrife (L
Very intelligent members of the public have asked me this question when
they approach me in the field and I have some time to chat. It's a great
question, because invasions biology is attacked politically on this front,
so it's one to which professionals really must craft a coherent response in
fr
Josh et y'all:
Note: There once was a teacher who would grant an "A" to any student who
asked one intelligent question, regardless of whether the question implied
knowledge or ignorance. (Sigh . . .)
"Invasion" means that the dimensions of the habitat (temperature, radiation,
Ph, nutrients,
I posed a very similar question to a group of graduate students and professors
during a theoretical ecology seminar a few years ago. The central premise was
that humans, by virtue of our innate-desire/ability to alter our surroundings,
have caused a general decline in biodiversity globally. Th
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Well Josh, here are some things to think about. Humans are part of natural
systems but that doesn't mean that everything that humans do is an
acceptable part of nature. Take for example the atomic bomb or biological
weapons. Should we accept these actions because humans are part of
nature? Obvi
Hi Josh,
Interesting post! The terms "adaptation, progression, and ecosystem
evolution" are confusing to me. But, I think I understand your point, and
in my classes the cleverest students typically will ask me the same kind of
question you posed to Ecolog!
I think one of the obvious reasons tha
Good morning,
I know that invasive and non-native species have been getting a great deal
of attention lately, and justly. I understand the basic ecological impacts
and concerns invasive species cause, and the disruption of the native
system. My main question is:
Why are invasive species conside
Ecolog:
I tried running a comprehensive seminar on ecosystem restoration and management
back in the '80's with invited speakers, paying for expensive university
facilities, catering, busses, etc., but even though I charged an arm and a leg
I still lost money. Too fancy. I though we all did a
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