Pt11 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is bioaccumulation
A
The process by high toxins concentrations increase in living tissue
2
Q
What are the major impact of introduced species
A
Low species diversity, they have few native predators, animals lack anti-predator defense, resistance to diseases
3
Q
What are the characteristics of invasive species
A
Pioneer species and have a high dispersal rates,
4
Q
How are invasive species so successful?
A
no diseases or predators to attack them
