Invasive Species/Invasive Species List

This is the National Invasive Species Official List with information on each taxon. As indicated here, one should study the following:


 * Common name and Scientific Name
 * Pictures of the species with unique identification tips, damage it causes and life cycle
 * Region or Origin and Year of introduction
 * State or Body of Water where first discovered
 * How was it introduced
 * Transport – How is it spread and history of its spread throughout the country
 * Distribution Map
 * Mode of Reproduction
 * Adaptive Anatomy and special adaptions to the environment
 * Habitat Characteristics as diet, behavior, niche, species displacement, trophic level
 * Damage it does and how it effects the environment and natural food web of the environment-ecological, biological, human health and economic damage
 * Preventive Measures
 * Control Methods and Effectiveness of each methods
 * Laws or Regulations about collecting or distributing this species.

Invertebrate Species
For more information, see Invasive Species List/Invertebrate Species.

Additional Information on Taxa
Although it is not necessary to know information on the broader taxa (i.e., taxonomic classifications above species), it may be helpful.
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Class Insecta
Although this taxon is not specifically mentioned on the official list, it is a good idea to know that in order to be classified as an Insect, an organism must possess the following characteristics: For an explanation of these terms, please visit this site
 * It must be a member of Kingdom Animalia:
 * Multicellular
 * Eukaryotic
 * Heterotrophic
 * It must be a member of Phylum Arthropoda:
 * Chitinous exoskeleton
 * Jointed, paired appendages
 * Bilateral symmetry
 * Ventral nervous system
 * Open, dorsal circulatory system
 * It must be a member of Subphylum Mandibulata:
 * Mandibles flanking the mouth; used as jaws
 * It must be a member of Superclass Hexapoda:
 * 6 Legs
 * Head, thorax, abdomen
 * It must be a member of Class Insecta:
 * 6 Legs
 * 0-2 Pairs of wings
 * Generally at least one compound eye

Order Diptera: True Flies
Diptera is an order of insects with the following general characteristics:
 * Mouthparts: Suctorial, sponging (haustellate), some piercing; Antennae filiform, stylate, or aristate;
 * Eyes: Large compound eyes on sides of head, 3 ocelli on top;
 * Wings: 1 pair of wings, HW reduced to halters (vibrate during flight), some wingless; can hover, fly backwards, turn in place, & even fly upside down to land on a ceiling;
 * Thorax: Mesothorax larger than pro- or metathorax;

State Lists
The following are invasive species lists specific to their respective states.
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Michigan 2016
In addition to the 2016 National Invasive Species List, Michigan includes eleven more species and specifies four species of Asian carp to know.