The Book of Invasive Species 100 Plants, Animals, and Microbes That Made Themselves at Home

This beautifully illustrated book is your guide to the invasive species found across North America. Invasive flora and fauna adversely affect our ecosystems. Some species are introduced purposefully and can be harmless or even beneficial to other native species, but others can cause great ecological and environmental harm. This book features 100 invasive plants, animals, and microbes found across North America. Learn the identifying characteristics of each species, their habitats, their impacts on each ecosystem, and why they have been able to proliferate. This book includes: - Wild boars that devour crops and native vegetation - Burmese pythons that annihilate native mammal populations - Starlings that destroy crops - Asian carp that out-compete native fish for habitat and food - Nutria that damage natural resources - And more! Discover the careful balance of ecosystems with The Book of Invasive Species.

ISBN:	9781646433636
Publisher:	Cider Mill Press
Imprint:	Cider Mill Press
Published date:	18 Apr 2023
Language:	English
Number of pages:	224
Weight:	169g
Height:	198mm
Width:	140mm
Spine width:	25mm

Write a review

Your Name:

Your Review: Note: HTML is not translated!

Rating: Bad           Good

Enter the code in the box below: