Some attempts to use biological controls prove ineffective. Although the introduced control agent targets only the expected pest species, the control agent does not take hold and spread in its new habitat. Describe some community interactions that could slow or prevent an introduced biological control agent from becoming established in a new habitat.

Some attempts to use biological controls prove ineffective. Although the introduced control agent targets only the expected pest species, the control agent does not take hold and spread in its new habitat. Describe some community interactions that could slow or prevent an introduced biological control agent from becoming established in a new habitat.

Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305117396

Author:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter17: Communities And Ecosystems

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13SQ

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