Question

How does the introduction of non-indigenous species affect biodiversity?

Accepted Answer

They compete with indigenous species for food. Sometimes they are better at this than the indigenous species and so the indigenous species die out. They can also bring new diseases to the habitat.

Front	How does the introduction of non-indigenous species affect biodiversity?
Back	They compete with indigenous species for food. Sometimes they are better at this than the indigenous species and so the indigenous species die out. They can also bring new diseases to the habitat.

Species Indigenous Introduction Non Indigenous Affect Biodiversity Compete Food