Understanding Native, Invasive, and Non-Native Species in Ecosystem
Welcome to our ‘Bits&Species’ blog series, where we delve into the Western European flora and fauna to provide you with a better understanding of the natural world that surrounds you. Ecosystems, which are highly interconnected, can be significantly affected by even small changes, such as the introduction of a new species. This often results in a loss of biodiversity and weakens the ecosystems. To address ecosystem and biodiversity loss, it is crucial to distinguish which species are native to a habitat and which may pose a threat to it. In this post, we aim to offer insights into the terms native, invasive, and non-native, which are fundamental in the field of biology for describing the origin and impact of species within specific ecosystems.
