Chapter 5, Problem 14STP

Summary Introduction

To write:

Why park officials in Hawaii have to kill ginger plants.

Introduction:

Biodiversity is known as the variety of life in a location which is determined by the number of various species in that location. But, many species lost their habitat due to some factors. These factors may effects the biodiversity. There are several ways that species can lose their habitats. Some factors of species extinction are - overexploitation, disruption of habitat, destruction of habitat, fragmentation, pollution, acid precipitation, eutrophication, etc.

Explanation of Solution

Non-local species that are either nonintentionally or intentionally transported to a new habitat are called introduced species. These species are a threat to biodiversity in their native habitats. Predators, parasites, and completion between these species are introduced into a new area; these controlling factors are not in place. Introduced species often reproduce in large numbers because of the lack of predators and become invasive species in their new habitat. The ginger plant is considered an invasive species in Hawaii. These huge plants grow very faster than any other native plant in Hawaii and its massive roots limited the water resources for animals. Therefore, the park officials periodically remove huge stands of the gingers.

Conclusion

Thus, an introduced species often reproduce in large numbers because of the lack of predators and become invasive species in their new habitat.