Invasive species can have various detrimental effects on native habitats, including:
Competition: Invasive species often outcompete native species for resources such as food, water, and habitat, leading to a decline in native populations.
Predation: Some invasive species can prey on native species, causing declines or even extinctions within native populations.
Habitat alteration: Invasive species can alter the physical structure of habitats, changing the availability of resources and potentially making the habitat unsuitable for native species.
Hybridization: Invasive species may hybridize with native species, leading to genetic pollution and loss of genetic diversity within native populations.
Disease transmission: Invasive species can introduce new diseases to native populations, which may have devastating effects on species with no prior immunity.
Overall, invasive species pose a significant threat to biodiversity and ecosystem stability by disrupting natural ecological processes and interactions.
