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Invasive hill raspberry plant in Galapagos
Invasive goats in Galapagos
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Introduction

Learning objectives

  • Understand how science can be used to explain what is occurring, predict how things will behave, and analyse causes (regarding the effect of invasive species on an island archipelago).

Students’ outcomes

  • To understand and explain the harmful impact human-introduced invasive species can have on native species.

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