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9.8 Invasive Species

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Invasive species are species that can live, and sometimes thrive, outside of their normal habitat. Invasive species can sometimes be beneficial, but they are considered invasive when they threaten native species.

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10 lessons

  1. 9.1Stratospheric Ozone DepletionPreview lesson
  2. 9.2Reducing Ozone DepletionPreview lesson
  3. 9.3The Greenhouse EffectPreview lesson
  4. 9.4Increases in the Greenhouse GasesPreview lesson
  5. 9.5Global Climate ChangePreview lesson
  6. 9.6Ocean WarmingPreview lesson
  7. 9.7Ocean AcidificationPreview lesson
  8. 9.8Invasive SpeciesThis lesson
  9. 9.9Endangered SpeciesPreview lesson
  10. 9.10Human Impacts on BiodiversityPreview lesson

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