Asked by Julie Wilson on Sep 26, 2024
Which statement is NOT true about spiny water fleas?
A) They are too small to be seen with the naked eye.
B) They are an invasive species of zooplankton, native to Europe and Asia.
C) They are a problem, where introduced in North America, because they lack their natural predators and their natural competitors.
D) The public can help by making efforts to not transfer spiny water fleas from one body of water to another.
Spiny Water Fleas
A type of invasive aquatic crustacean that impacts freshwater food webs and can clog fishing gear and water intake structures.
Zooplankton
Microscopic organisms drifting in oceans, seas, and bodies of fresh water, which serve as a crucial food source for many marine species.
Invasive Species
Non-native organisms that significantly alter or damage the habitats they invade, often outcompeting local species and leading to biodiversity loss.
- Detect the key threats to species that include the eradication of habitats, unauthorized wildlife trade, and the infiltration of non-indigenous species.
- Understand the ramifications of anthropogenic activities on wildlife and the critical need for conservation approaches.
Learning Objectives
- Detect the key threats to species that include the eradication of habitats, unauthorized wildlife trade, and the infiltration of non-indigenous species.
- Understand the ramifications of anthropogenic activities on wildlife and the critical need for conservation approaches.