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Running head: INVASIVE SPECIES IN PONDS AND LAKES

Invasive Species in Ponds and Lakes

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INVASIVE SPECIES IN PONDS AND LAKES

Introduction

Natural migration, storms, floods, and other events lead to the natural dispersion of plants

and animals into new habitats. Other times, humans also accidentally or deliberately transport these

species into new environments. This introduction into areas outside their natural habitats makes

them invasive species since they become exotic, alien, or nonindigenous (Beaury et al, 2020). The

migration of these plants and animals leads to their separation from the diseases, parasites, and

predators in their natural environment, forcing them to adapt to their new habitats. As a result, this

change injures ecosystems due to the species’ loss of control. Ponds and lakes are some of the

most common aquatic systems that are gullible to invasive species. The introduction of invasive

species in lakes and ponds, whether accidentally, deliberately, or naturally, results in a drastic

change in the characteristics of their complex systems (Beaury et al, 2020). For instance, the

introduction of invasive aquatic plant species to a lake can lead to a serious problem and make it

entirely unusable.

The state of Massachusetts boasts of its over 3,000 lakes ponds that provide valuable

habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals as well as recreational opportunities for its people.

However, its ponds and lakes are some of the most affected by invasive species. According to a

U.S Geological Survey, over 150 invasive species have affected over 50% of Massachusetts’

freshwater ponds and lakes (McDonald, 2018). As a result, Massachusetts is currently

experiencing immense economic and ecological impacts because of the infestation of the invasive

species to its ponds and lakes.

Causes of Invasive Species and the Most Common in Massachusetts’ Ponds and Lakes

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1 Running head: INVASIVE SPECIES IN PONDS AND LAKES Invasive Species in Ponds and Lakes Student’s name: Course: Date: 2 INVASIVE SPECIES IN PONDS AND LAKES Introduction Natural migration, storms, floods, and other events lead to the natural dispersion of plants and animals into new habitats. Other times, humans also accidentally or deliberately transport these species into new environments. This introduction into areas outside their natural habitats makes them invasive species since they become exotic, alien, or nonindigenous (Beaury et al, 2020). The migration of these plants and animals leads to their separation from the diseases, parasites, and predators in their natural environment, forcing them to adapt to their new habitats. As a result, this change injures ecosystems due to the species’ loss of control. Ponds and lakes are some of the most common aquatic systems that are gullible to invasive species. The introduction of invasive species in lakes and ponds, whether accidentally, deliberately, or naturally, results in a drastic change in the characteristics of their complex systems (Beaury et al, 2020). For instance, the introduction of invasive aquatic plant species to a lake can lead to a serious problem and make it entirely unusable. The state of Massachusetts boasts of its over 3,000 lakes ponds that provide valuable habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals as well as recreational opportunities for its people. However, its ponds and lakes are some of ...
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