Sophia Provenzano's Invasive Species Padlet by Sophia Provenzano https://padlet.com/27002821/23tacismypo7prw8 Made with joy en-us 2020-10-15 14:14:01 UTC 2020-10-16 14:43:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Red Imported Fire Ant 27002821 https://padlet.com/27002821/23tacismypo7prw8/wish/832465214 2020-10-15 14:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/27002821/23tacismypo7prw8/wish/832465214 What is the species scientific name? 27002821 https://padlet.com/27002821/23tacismypo7prw8/wish/832477773 The scientific name of the Red Imported fire ant is Solenopsis invicta.]]> 2020-10-15 14:26:04 UTC https://padlet.com/27002821/23tacismypo7prw8/wish/832477773 Resources: 27002821 https://padlet.com/27002821/23tacismypo7prw8/wish/832479415 https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/terrestrial/invertebrates/red-imported-fire-ant
http://entoweb.okstate.edu/ddd/insects/rifa.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_imported_fire_ants_in_the_United_States
https://cisr.ucr.edu/invasive-species/red-imported-fire-ant
https://phys.org/news/2017-10-efforts-aim-limit-ants.html]]> 2020-10-15 14:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/27002821/23tacismypo7prw8/wish/832479415 What is the species native geographical location/habitat? 27002821 https://padlet.com/27002821/23tacismypo7prw8/wish/832486573 The species native habitat is South America.]]> 2020-10-15 14:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/27002821/23tacismypo7prw8/wish/832486573 What is the species invaded geographical location/habitat? 27002821 https://padlet.com/27002821/23tacismypo7prw8/wish/832489845 The Red Imported fire ant invaded Mobile, Alabama in the U.S.]]> 2020-10-15 14:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/27002821/23tacismypo7prw8/wish/832489845 How was this species introduced? 27002821 https://padlet.com/27002821/23tacismypo7prw8/wish/832495380 The species was introduced to the U.S by seaport. Soil ballasts that were unloaded at the ship dock were infested with ants.]]> 2020-10-15 14:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/27002821/23tacismypo7prw8/wish/832495380 Was the introduction intentional or accidental? Explain. 27002821 https://padlet.com/27002821/23tacismypo7prw8/wish/832497518 The introduction was accidental. The introduction was accidental because people didn't know that the soil ballasts from the ship were infested with ants.]]> 2020-10-15 14:30:38 UTC https://padlet.com/27002821/23tacismypo7prw8/wish/832497518 What is the species impact on the ecosystem? 27002821 https://padlet.com/27002821/23tacismypo7prw8/wish/832502456 Red imported fire ants can sting humans and animals and they displace native wildlife. They also clog irrigation lines and short-circuit electrical systems.]]> 2020-10-15 14:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/27002821/23tacismypo7prw8/wish/832502456 How can we prevent more invasions from this organism? 27002821 https://padlet.com/27002821/23tacismypo7prw8/wish/832506475 Fire ants can be controlled by using granular baits and broadcast insecticides. ]]> 2020-10-15 14:32:40 UTC https://padlet.com/27002821/23tacismypo7prw8/wish/832506475