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	Effects of non-native species
Observations	This image set depicts the effects of introductions of certain species to areas in which they are not native.
Explanations	Species that are not native in a particular area can change the food chain and the environment of the area. Organisms, called biological control agents, may need to be introduced to control the effects of the non-native species.
California Standards	Ecosystems
National Standards	Organisms interact with their environments
Related NSF Exemplary Curriculum	Environments Habitats Ecosystems Investigating ecosystems Ecosystems
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Authors	Olivia Worland oworland@purdue.edu Biological Sciences, Purdue University
Publisher	Biological Sciences, Purdue University oworland@purdue.edu Jun 25 2008
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This material is based upon work that was supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0127164 to California State University Fullerton. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.