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Point Loma Nazarene University FCS 375 Module 6 Quiz 1)As a researcher studying species composition in a small inland waterway, you discover an interesting-looking mussel

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Future surveys find only a handful of additional specimens of this species. To what phase on invasion does this species belong?

2. Each year, invasive species are estimated to cost the U.S. economy:
3. Invasive species eradication is most successful during what phase of invasion?
4. Invasive species have several specific characteristics that enable them to compete and

thrive in non-native habitats. Three of these characteristics include:

5. As a researcher studying species composition in a small inland waterway, you discover

an interesting-looking mussel. After some investigation you find that your new mussel was previously undiscovered in this stream and is a species commonly found in Asia. Future surveys find only a handful of additional specimens of this species. According to the "Tens Rule" the mussel noted above has only a 10% chance of becoming an invasive species.

6. On August 28th, 2005, Hurrican Katrina hit the southern coast of the United States with

devastating effect, not only in terms of human lives but also on the coastal ecosystem. Catastrophic and minor disturbances can increase the porosity of a habitat.