Explain Why Exotic Species Represent a Threat to Native Species

question 20

Essay

Explain why exotic species represent a threat to native species. Give an example of an exotic species threatening the survival of one or more native species.

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Definitions:

Postnaturalism

The philosophical perspective that challenges the traditional nature/culture divide, emphasizing how human activities have fundamentally altered natural processes.

Human Evolution

The lengthy process of change by which people originated from apelike ancestors, characterized by developments in physical, social, and cognitive traits.

Social Inequality

A situation where resources, opportunities, and rights are distributed unevenly among members of a society, often based on characteristics like class, race, and gender.

Postnaturalism

A philosophy that questions traditional notions of what is "natural" by exploring the profound impacts of human technology and culture on nature.