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You make an interesting point about the terms "native" and "invasive." The lines between what's considered native or foreign in nature and in demographics can b
by hackermeows 3y ago
You make an interesting point about the terms "native" and "invasive." The lines between what's considered native or foreign in nature and in demographics can be blurry, especially over long periods of time.
The earthworm story highlights how nature simply evolves, and labeling things as native or invasive can mirror some societal attitudes. These words can carry some deep biases.
- science4sail 3y agoOver enough time, the invasives become natives. After all, no one seriously argues that the Anglo-Saxons are invasive to England and that Britain should be given back to the Welsh.
- Dalewyn 3y ago>The lines between what's considered native or foreign in nature and in demographics can be blurry, especially over long periods of time. It's quite simple, actually. If humans had any part in introducing a species to a given location which wasn't there before, it is invasive. If humans had no part in the aforementioned process, it is native or at the very least natural.
- ObscureScience 3y agoThat is not the definion I'm accustomed to. To me, invasive means both "non-native" and causing an issue to the indeginous ecosystem. Found an article which seem to mirror my understanding of the terms: "Invasive: a species of plant or animal that outcompetes other species, causing damage to an ecosystem." https://lakes.grace.edu/native-non-native-invasive-species/ https://lakes.grace.edu/native-non-native-invasive-species/