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SFRSF: Invasive Exotic Species
http://sofia.usgs.gov/sfrsf/rooms/species/index.html
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This South Florida Restoration Science Forum (SFRSF) site discusses the problem of invasive exotic species in southern Florida. Topics covered include what invasive species are, where they come from, where they exist at this time, what controls them, their effect on restoration, the use of natural enemies to tame some invasive plants, and what can be done about other invasive animals and plants. There are links provided for additional information.
Intended for grade levels:
  • College (15-16)
  • Graduate / Professional
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Case study
  • Visual:
    • Illustration - scientific
    • Map
    • Photograph
    • Visualization - scientific
Subject:
  • Biology
  • Ecology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
USGS-authored or produced data and information are in the public domain. While the content of most USGS web pages is in the public domain, not all the information on our site is in the public domain. Some images/graphics are used by USGS with permission. For other uses, you may need to obtain permission from the copyright holder under the copyright law.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-002-084
Related resources:
This resource is referenced by 'South Florida Information Access'
http://sofia.usgs.gov/index.html
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: United States Geological Survey; Center for Coastal Geology