What is an Invasive Species - Any living organism that is not native to an ecosystem and causes harm. They harm environment, economy and in some cases human health., How do invasive species spread? - Primarily by human activities. People and the things we use spread things around the world quickly by accident usually., Name direct ways invasive species pose threats. - 1. Preying on native species, 2. Competing for food, 3. Carrying disease, 4. Preventing reproducing or killing young., Name indirect ways invasive species pose threats. - 1. Change food webs, 2. decreasing biodiversity, What is a leading threat to native wildlife? - Invasive species - about 42% of threatened or endangered species are at risk due to invasive species., How can you help curb spread of invasive species? - Clean outside gear, report sightings, Name examples of invasive species. - Zebra Mussels, What do you call this diagram? - Food web, What will happen to the population of bacteria if Zebra mussels were introduced on the food web? - It will decrease,

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