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Re: Invasive Species B/C

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Fluorine wrote:Okay, I am just going to jump in here so....
1. Blattodea,[i] Copototermes formosanus[/i], Formosan Subterranean Termite 
2. a) Large foraging range 
          b) Extremely difficult to completely eradicate 
          c) Consumes wood at rapid rate
3. Southern China 
4. Worker 
5. After a nest produces alates they fly to a ideal location. Then female mates with males to lay eggs and form royal chamber. After 2 to 4 weeks the eggs hatched and by there second instar stage - the female lays a second batch of eggs. This repeats till a colony is created (can take months for full colony). [No clue on any specific number]
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1. Order, common name and scientific nomenclature 
2. Name two locations that this species has established itself (besides native area) 
3. What does this species "attack"? 
4. The larvae of this species feed on what? 
5. Describe possible biological controls for this species. Provide one natural enemy of this species.
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Fluorine wrote:
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1. Order, common name and scientific nomenclature 
2. Name two locations that this species has established itself (besides native area) 
3. What does this species "attack"? 
4. The larvae of this species feed on what? 
5. Describe possible biological controls for this species. Provide one natural enemy of this species.
1. Light Brown Apple moth (Epiphyas postvittina) Lepidoptera
2. Honolulu and California.
3. Fruits, vegetables, and trees.
4. Foliage and fruit
5. Tachinid fly can be used.
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Re: Invasive Species B/C

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Jaol wrote:
Fluorine wrote:
[attachment=0]question scioly #1.jpg[/attachment]

1. Order, common name and scientific nomenclature 
2. Name two locations that this species has established itself (besides native area) 
3. What does this species "attack"? 
4. The larvae of this species feed on what? 
5. Describe possible biological controls for this species. Provide one natural enemy of this species.
1. Light Brown Apple moth (Epiphyas postvittina) Lepidoptera
2. Honolulu and California.
3. Fruits, vegetables, and trees.
4. Foliage and fruit
5. Tachinid fly can be used.
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Re: Invasive Species B/C

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1. Scientific and common names.
2. Reproduction methods.
3. Distribution known and native. 
4. 3 habitats that it does best in.
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Jaol wrote:
[attachment=0]TRSE6.jpg[/attachment]
1. Scientific and common names.
2. Reproduction methods.
3. Distribution known and native. 
4. 3 habitats that it does best in.
1.It is Chinese Tallow/Triadica Sebifera.
2. They reproduce through seeds.
3. They are an ornamental plant and can be used for vegetable oil.
4. Ummm. I think Bottomlands(By rivers), Old fields, and coastal prairies. It can live in a variety of soils.
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CTMSRoadScholarKING wrote:
Jaol wrote:
[attachment=0]TRSE6.jpg[/attachment]
1. Scientific and common names.
2. Reproduction methods.
3. Distribution known and native. 
4. 3 habitats that it does best in.
1.It is Chinese Tallow/Triadica Sebifera.
2. They reproduce through seeds.
3. They are an ornamental plant and can be used for vegetable oil.
4. Ummm. I think Bottomlands(By rivers), Old fields, and coastal prairies. It can live in a variety of soils.
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Re: Invasive Species B/C

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Jaol wrote:
CTMSRoadScholarKING wrote:
Jaol wrote:
[attachment=0]TRSE6.jpg[/attachment]
1. Scientific and common names.
2. Reproduction methods.
3. Distribution known and native. 
4. 3 habitats that it does best in.
1.It is Chinese Tallow/Triadica Sebifera.
2. They reproduce through seeds.
3. They are an ornamental plant and can be used for vegetable oil.
4. Ummm. I think Bottomlands(By rivers), Old fields, and coastal prairies. It can live in a variety of soils.
Good. Your turn
[attachment=0]Invasive Species 4.jpg[/attachment]
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Herpetology (4,6,4,)
Helicopters (2,5,6,)
Dynamic (NA,NA,NA,)
Overall (1,3,2,)
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CTMSRoadScholarKING wrote:
Jaol wrote:
CTMSRoadScholarKING wrote:
1.It is Chinese Tallow/Triadica Sebifera.
2. They reproduce through seeds.
3. They are an ornamental plant and can be used for vegetable oil.
4. Ummm. I think Bottomlands(By rivers), Old fields, and coastal prairies. It can live in a variety of soils.
Good. Your turn
[attachment=0]Invasive Species 4.jpg[/attachment]
1. Sea Lamprey Petromyzon marinus.
2. Trapping, removing female lamprey, and releasing sterilized males.
3. I couldn't find that  :oops: 
4. The east coast and gulf of Mexico.
5. It attaches itself to hard surfaces like boats so it can move using that.
6. Question 2.
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Re: Invasive Species B/C

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Number 3 is Alewife (a fish) , Number 5 they are native to the Atlantic Ocean(you forgot to say that). Number 6 is we can also eat them(they are a French Delicacy)
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Herpetology (4,6,4,)
Helicopters (2,5,6,)
Dynamic (NA,NA,NA,)
Overall (1,3,2,)
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