The Uninvited Guests: Invasive Species Reveal Human Impact on Ecosystems Invasive species are a ubiquitous presence in modern ecosystems, outcompeting native species for resources and habitat, altering ecosystem processes, and disrupting human activities such as agriculture and forestry.
Introduced through various pathways, including international trade, travel, and climate change, these non native organisms have often devastating consequences.
Understanding Invasive Species: A Growing Threat to Ecosystems An invasive species is defined as a plant or animal that has been introduced to a new environment where it can survive and reproduce without human assistance.