Diana Invasive Species by Diana Cespedes https://padlet.com/2700280/1sb5lk4gkwf6dc0x Made with a creative frenzy en-us 2020-10-15 17:11:19 UTC 2020-10-16 17:31:18 UTC hello@padlet.com Red Imported Fire Ant 2700280 https://padlet.com/2700280/1sb5lk4gkwf6dc0x/wish/833308664 2020-10-15 17:30:21 UTC https://padlet.com/2700280/1sb5lk4gkwf6dc0x/wish/833308664 What is the species scientific name? 2700280 https://padlet.com/2700280/1sb5lk4gkwf6dc0x/wish/833312746 1. The scientific name for Red Imported Fire Ant is Solenopsis invicta
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]]> 2020-10-15 17:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/2700280/1sb5lk4gkwf6dc0x/wish/833312746 2. What is the species native geographical location/habitat? 2700280 https://padlet.com/2700280/1sb5lk4gkwf6dc0x/wish/833324263 Red imported fire ants located in Central and South America.
Red imported fire ant - Wikipedia]]> 2020-10-15 17:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/2700280/1sb5lk4gkwf6dc0x/wish/833324263 3. What is the species invaded geographical location/habitat? 2700280 https://padlet.com/2700280/1sb5lk4gkwf6dc0x/wish/833330065 They have invaded Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma.
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]]> 2020-10-15 17:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/2700280/1sb5lk4gkwf6dc0x/wish/833330065 4. How was this species introduced? 2700280 https://padlet.com/2700280/1sb5lk4gkwf6dc0x/wish/833346875 The red imported fire ant was introduced into Alabama from South America, and then spread to southern United States by the mid-1970s.
Red imported fire ant | insect | Britannica ]]> 2020-10-15 17:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/2700280/1sb5lk4gkwf6dc0x/wish/833346875 5. Was the introduction intentional or accidental? Explain. 2700280 https://padlet.com/2700280/1sb5lk4gkwf6dc0x/wish/833357783 In the 1930s, colonies were accidentally introduced into the United States through the seaport of Mobile, Alabama.
Red imported fire ants in the United States - Wikipedia]]> 2020-10-15 17:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/2700280/1sb5lk4gkwf6dc0x/wish/833357783 6. What is the species impact on the ecosystem? 2700280 https://padlet.com/2700280/1sb5lk4gkwf6dc0x/wish/833361232  In natural ecosystems they may interfere with and displace native wildlife.
Red Imported Fire Ant | Center for Invasive Species Research]]> 2020-10-15 17:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/2700280/1sb5lk4gkwf6dc0x/wish/833361232 7. How can we prevent more invasions from this organism? 2700280 https://padlet.com/2700280/1sb5lk4gkwf6dc0x/wish/833369788 They are spreading these pests so it won't be over populated in one spot. Controlling Red Imported Fire Ants Two Ways -- ScienceDaily]]> 2020-10-15 17:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/2700280/1sb5lk4gkwf6dc0x/wish/833369788