BIO120H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Cane Toad, Adventive Species, Zebra Mussel
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Lantana camara invasions in india threaten tiger habitat. Invasive species introduced to india by the british: used as hedging material. Tigers rub up against lantana, which acts as an anti-aphrodisiac. Sugarcane grew beetles, which ruined crops: cane toads (native to neotropics), introduced to puerto rico and hawaii where it successfully controlled beetles. Later introduced to australia but was not successful. Instead, it multiplied prolifically, reducing biodiversity (especially in reptiles) The battle to prevent asian carp invasions in the great lakes. Invasive species threatening to enter great lakes: estimated million will be spent on prevention. Successful establishment of a species in a region not previously occupied, followed by rapid range expansion: biological invasions do not always involve harmful species, but most do, bill clinton changed the view on invasive species . Threats to economy invasive species : biological invasion research began to be funded .
