Overview
For this Module 3 related discussion, do the following:
- After learning about invasive species in Module 3, go to this website: http://www.invasive.orgLinks to an external site.
- Links to an external site.Search the website for an example of an invasive species that is of particular interest to you (click on one of the categories - plants, insects, pathogens, other species) and prepare a summary of this species and its ecological impacts. Feel free to reference other sources, but this website is a good starting point. Points to consider:
- Include a brief description of your chosen species
- Describe where the species in native to, and where it has been introduced
- Describe specific ecological impacts
- Describe specific economic impact
- Describe, if relevant, efforts to manage or eradicate your species
- BEFORE posting, review the discussion board and be sure that no one has posted on your chosen species. Each discussion thread should contribute a unique species (points deducted for repeats!)
- For full credit: Comment on one of your peer's posts - ask a question or add an additional tidbit of information (make sure to go back and check your original post to address any questions/comments!). This should be a substantial comment (brief posts such as, "Cool example, I agree!" or "Wow, nice job!" do not count)